Ireland’s ‘overly physical’ Women’s World Cup warm-up against Colombia abandoned – Soccer News

The Republic of Eire’s behind-closed-doors match in opposition to Colombia forward of the Girls’s World Cup was deserted after 20 minutes after changing into “overly bodily”.

The PA information company understands the choice was made following some tough challenges in Friday’s contest at Brisbane’s Meakin Park, and that Eire midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital and is ready to endure a scan after sustaining a shin damage.

A press release from the Soccer Affiliation of Eire stated: “The behind-closed-doors recreation between the Eire girls’s nationwide group and Colombia on Friday night was ended after 20 minutes of play.

“The sport, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, grew to become overly bodily and it was determined, following session with the match officers, to finish the sport.

“The Eire group then underwent a full coaching session to proceed preparations for his or her opening recreation in FIFA Girls’s World Cup 2023, in opposition to Australia in Sydney on July 20.”

Vera Pauw’s Eire group are additionally set to face Canada in Perth on July 26 after which Nigeria in Brisbane 5 days later, because the Women in Inexperienced play at a significant match finals for the primary time of their historical past.