- Game against Colombia cut short after talks with officials
- Denise O’Sullivan suffers bruising but scans clear her of break
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.
