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Women's World Cup warm-up match abandoned after 20 minutes for 'overly physical' challenges

The closed-door match between the Republic of Ireland and Colombia was called off this afternoon. An Ireland midfielder was taken to hospital after hitting her shin.

Niamh Lynch

News reporter

Friday 14 July 2023 15:48, UK

File photo dated 21-06-2023 of Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn, who has described what lies ahead as the fulfilment of a "life-long ambition" as the team prepare to make their major tournament debut at this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Issue date: Friday July 14, 2023.
Image: The Republic of Ireland team training before the Women's World Cup
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A Women's World Cup warm-up match between the Republic of Ireland and Colombia was called off after just 20 minutes for "overly physical" challenges.聽

The decision to abandon the closed-door game in Brisbane came after several rough tackles.

Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, 29, was taken to hospital after hitting her shin, with the results 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.
Image: Republic of Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan

The Ireland team took part in a full training session after the abrupt end of the match.

Ms O'Sullivan's injury comes just six days before Vera Pauw's team kick off their World Cup campaign.

They are set to open the tournament on 20 July against 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.
Image: The team during an international friendly match last month in Dublin last month

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It is the first time the Republic of Ireland team has qualified for the Women's World Cup.

Ms O'Sullivan, who plays club football for North Carolina Courage in the US is one of the key players of Ms Pauw's team alongside Arsenal midfielder Katie McCabe.

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