Ireland v Colombia friendly ended over ‘physicality’

Ireland v Colombia friendly ended over ‘physicality’

Matildas’ first World Cup opponents Ireland’s ultimate pre-tournament pleasant was stopped after 20 minutes after referees deemed it too bodily.

The match between Ireland and Colombia was held behind closed doorways at Meakin Park in Brisbane on Friday night.

An announcement from the FAI stated the sport was cancelled after 20 minutes of play after it turned to bodily by match officers.

Ireland then held a coaching session to organize for the opening World Cup conflict in opposition to Australia in July 20.

The Irish have been overwhelmed 3-0 by France in a pleasant sport final week.

It was reported that invited media have been blocked from watching the match by Colombian officers previous to the sport beginning. It is known that within the first 19 minutes two yellow playing cards have been proven to Colombian gamers for harmful tackles.

Irish midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was reportedly injured in one of many tackles and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

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Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au