Women’s World Cup warm-up match deserted after 20 minutes for ‘overly bodily’ challenges

Jul 14, 2023 at 5:44 PM
Women’s World Cup warm-up match deserted after 20 minutes for ‘overly bodily’ challenges

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.

Republic of Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan during a media day at the O'Reilly Hall, Dublin. Picture date: Thursday June 29, 2023.
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Republic of Ireland’s Denise O’Sullivan

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.

Ireland's Amber Barrett (second right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the international friendly match at the Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Thursday June 22, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Republic Women. Photo credit should read: Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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The staff throughout a global pleasant match final month in Dublin final month

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.