The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Abandons Practice Match After Becoming “Overly Physical”
The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team had to abandon their practice match against Colombia after just 20 minutes due to it becoming “overly physical”. Midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital for a scan on an injury sustained in the match. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) decided to end the game, which took place in Brisbane’s Meakin Park, after consulting with the match officials.
Denise O’Sullivan Injured
O’Sullivan has earned 101 caps for the Republic of Ireland and scored 19 international goals. She is a technically-gifted midfielder and an important member of manager Vera Pauw’s squad. After coming through the League of Ireland, she has spent the majority of her career in the United States with Houston Dash and North Carolina Courage.
FAI Statement
The FAI released a statement regarding the incident: “The behind-closed-doors game between the Ireland women’s national team and Colombia on Friday evening was ended after 20 minutes of play. The game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical and it was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game.”
Ireland Women’s World Cup Preparations
The Ireland team then underwent a full training session to continue preparations for their opening game of the Women’s World Cup against hosts Australia in Sydney on 20 July. The Republic are about to make their first-ever appearance in a World Cup finals and will face Canada and Nigeria in their other group games after their opener against Australia.
Conclusion
The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team had to abandon their practice match against Colombia after just 20 minutes due to it becoming “overly physical”. Midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital for a scan on an injury sustained in the match. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) decided to end the game, which took place in Brisbane’s Meakin Park, after consulting with the match officials. The Ireland team then underwent a full training session to continue preparations for their opening game of the Women’s World Cup against hosts Australia in Sydney on 20 July. The Republic are about to make their first-ever appearance in a World Cup finals and will face Canada and Nigeria in their other group games after their opener against Australia.