Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland to play Colombia in final warm-up game

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Republic manager Vera Pauw celebrates with the team after they beat Scotland to qualify for the Women's World CupImage source, Inpho
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Republic manager Vera Pauw joins the celebrations after the team beat Scotland to qualify for the Women's World Cup

Republic of Ireland will take on Colombia six days before making their first Women's World Cup appearance.

The behind-closed-doors match in Brisbane on 14 July will be the final warm-up game for Vera Pauw's side before the tournament.

It will follow warm-up fixtures at Tallaght Stadium against Zambia on 22 July and France on 6 July.

The Republic start the World Cup against hosts Australia at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

The game against Colombia, who are 26th in the world rankings, will not be classified as an official game as both teams are keen to use their full quota of players.

Colombia are also competing in the World Cup, where they will face Germany, Morocco and South Korea in Group H.

The Republic take on Canada and Nigeria following their Group B opener on 20 July.

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