A Women's World Cup warm-up match between the Republic of Ireland and Colombia was referred to as off after simply 20 minutes for "overly physical" challenges. 

The determination to desert the closed-door sport in Brisbane got here after a number of tough tackles.

Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, 29, was taken to hospital after hitting her shin, with the outcomes of her scan due on Saturday morning.

The Ireland staff took half in a full coaching session after the abrupt finish of the match.

Ms O'Sullivan's harm comes simply six days earlier than Vera Pauw's staff kick off their World Cup marketing campaign.

They are set to open the match on 20 July in opposition to co-hosts Australia.

It is the primary time the Republic of Ireland staff has certified for the Women's World Cup.

Ms O'Sullivan, who performs membership soccer for North Carolina Courage within the US is likely one of the key gamers of Ms Pauw's staff alongside Arsenal midfielder Katie McCabe.