Denise O’Sullivan’s World Cup involvement hinges on the results of a scan on her shin.
Ireland’s behind-closed-doors training game with Colombia was ended after 20 minutes due to the game becoming “overly physical.”
The influential midfielder was injured during today’s Republic of Ireland friendly with Colombia.
The Cork midfielder has gone to hospital for a scan on her shin. With boss Vera Pauw facing a nervous wait on the results. The world cup starts in just six days.
Big World Cup injury concern for Ireland: Denise O’Sullivan gone to hospital with a shin injury after behind closed doors game against Colombia was abandoned for becoming ‘overly physical’.
— Emma Duffy (@emmaduffy_) July 14, 2023
A statement issued by the FAI read; “The game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical. It was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game.
The Ireland team then underwent a full training session to continue preparations for their opening game in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, against Australia in Sydney on July 20.”
The Colombian Football Federation later issued its own statement saying it respected Ireland's decision.
The statement read; "The Colombian Football Federation reports that the friendly match that was to take place as part of today's training between the Colombian Women's National Team and Ireland, was suspended because the Irish National Team, rival in the practice of this Friday, preferred not to continue playing when 23 minutes of the first half had already elapsed."
"Although all the processes and training of our national teams are framed in the rules of the game, healthy competition and fair play, among others, we respect the decision of our rival team."
