The Republic of Ireland’s behind-closed-doors match against Colombia in preparation for the Women’s World Cup was abandoned after 20 minutes for becoming “overly physical”, the Football Association of Ireland has said.
The decision was made after a number of rough challenges in Friday’s contest at Brisbane’s Meakin Park, and the key Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan suffered bad bruising, although scans on Saturday cleared her of any break or fracture.
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Coach Vera Pauw said on Saturday that she hoped O’Sullivan will be fit for her side’s opening game against Australia in Sydney on Thursday, af…