Discussions continue regarding the friendly match between the two teams, which could not be completed on Friday. Colombia and IrelandBoth teams are preparing for the Women’s World Cup, which will start on July 20.
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The game was played for just 23 minutes after a move in which the midfielder was injured. Denise O’SullivanFigure of the European team and Brighton & Hove player.
The Irishman withdrew, citing an “extremely hard” game. The debate did not end there. Colombia defended itself and they said they were abiding by fair play from the Football Federation.
But then actress Daniela Caracas made offensive comments about her opponents, whom she called “girls”.
The Irish press explained the details of the tense atmosphere that will force the suspension of the commitment.
Colombians, civil servants and athletes appear as the majors pointed out in the European media.
According to the Irish journalist Gavin CummiskeyChaos would ensue before the ball rolled, according to Brisbane-based star Denise O’Sullivan, who posted an interview today with the star of the European team.
According to The Irish Times reporter, “Irish media did not see the match as it was canceled by the Colombian federation. The teams came as the only spectators allowed on the field were local children and the Irish coach’s husband, former Dutch women’s coach Bert van Lingen.
The journalist, who was in Australia, explained that before the medical attention, two yellow cards were given to Colombian players whose identity is not yet known.
Former Colombian actress and now commentator Nicole Regnier assured ‘ESPN’ that the foul on O’Sullivan was committed by Lorena Bedoya. Also, Regnier said it would be Colombian coach Nelson Abadía who decided to retire his players after the Irish insisted that the game not continue.
What really caused so much controversy? The video showing the exact action of the discussion is circulating on social networks.
It is a split ball game in which the O’Sullivan player is hit in the left leg.
As the match was behind closed doors, this action eventually seen in the video was the action that led to Ireland’s complaint and subsequent withdrawal.
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