Women’s World Cup warm-up match called off after becoming ‘overly physical,’ player reportedly hospitalized

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A warm-up game to the FIFA Women’s World Cup between the Republic of Ireland and Columbia abruptly ended on Friday after just around 20 minutes of play, because the match became "overly physical," team officials said. 

One player was also reportedly hospitalized as a result. 

Denise O'Sullivan of Republic of Ireland calls for a pass during the women's friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Colombia at Meakin Park in Brisbane, Australia, ahead of the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.  (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) released a statement confirming that the session held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, was called off by officials over the physical nature of the match, and players instead opted to participate in a "full training session." 

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"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 statement read, via The Independent.

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Ruesha Littlejohn, Denise O'Sullivan, Heather Payne, Sinead Farrelly and Kyra Carusa stand for the playing of the National Anthem before the women's friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Colombia at Meakin Park in Brisbane, Australia, ahead of the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.  (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

"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."

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