On June 8th, 2019, the Ireland-Colombia Women’s World Cup warm-up match was abandoned after just 20 minutes of play. The match was to be held in the Estadio Olimpico de la Universidad de Cartagena in Colombia.
The match was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. Heavy rain had caused the pitch to become unplayable, with large puddles of water forming on the surface. The referee deemed the pitch unsafe for play and called an end to the match.
The Irish team was disappointed by the abandonment of the match, as they had been looking forward to the opportunity to test themselves against a strong Colombian side. They had been preparing for the match for weeks and were eager to get some game time under their belts before the Women’s World Cup begins.
The Irish team will now have to find alternative ways to prepare for the tournament. They have already arranged a friendly against New Zealand on June 11th, but it is unclear if this will be enough to get them ready for the competition.
The Colombian team was also disappointed by the abandonment of the match. They had been looking forward to the opportunity to test themselves against a strong Irish side and had been preparing for weeks.
The abandonment of the match is a reminder of how unpredictable weather can be. It is important for teams to be prepared for any eventuality when it comes to playing in different climates and conditions.
The Ireland-Colombia Women’s World Cup warm-up match was an unfortunate casualty of the weather, but both teams will now have to focus on preparing for the tournament in other ways.
