The warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia at the Women’s World Cup was abandoned on Friday after just 20 minutes of play.
Irish player Denise O’Sullivan, 29, reportedly injured her shin during the match and was taken to hospital for tests.
Two Colombian players received yellow cards in the first 19 minutes, causing Ireland to seek the advice of the match officials and eventually canceling the match.
“The match, which took place at Meakin Park in Brisbane, became too physical and after consultation with the referees, it was decided to finish the match,” the Football Association of Ireland said in a press release. in response to The Sun.
Ireland proceeded to conduct team training on the pitch after the end of the competition.
The match was held behind closed doors as the media was reportedly barred and the severity of O’Sullivan’s injury had yet to be revealed.
The Colombian Football Federation said the “friendly match” was suspended as Ireland “preferred to not proceed”.
“While all processes and training of our teams are embedded inside the rules of the game, healthy competition and fair play, we respect the decision of our rival,” the club continued in its statement. in response to the BBC.
O’Sullivan’s status update will probably be highly anticipated as he’s a key component of Ireland’s 2023 squad.
The midfielder made 101 appearances for Ireland, scoring 19 goals in that point.
O’Sullivan spent the last 4 seasons with the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted by Australia and Recent Zealand, kicks off on July 20.
Ireland will face Australia in Sydney in the opening match on July 20 in Group B.
Colombia will face South Korea on July 25 in the first match of Group F.