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Ireland player Sammie Szmodics stretchered off after heavy collision in World Cup playoff game
Sammie Szmodics was unconscious after a collision and replaced by debutant Harvey Vale in a playoff semifinal that ended with Czech Republic winning on penalties.
- Ireland midfielder Sammie Szmodics was stretchered off unconscious after a heavy collision during Thursday's World Cup playoff semifinal in Prague, Czech Republic.
- The collision occurred in the 115th minute when Szmodics challenged Czech player Stepan Chaloupek for a high ball, causing the midfielder to collapse immediately.
- Medical staff treated the Derby player on the pitch for several minutes before moving him onto a stretcher with head and neck support, while fans in Prague applauded.
- Ireland coach Heimir Hallgr said Szmodics was 'knocked out cold,' and Harvey Vale replaced the midfielder as the match proceeded to a penalty shootout won by Czech Republic 4-3.
- The Czech Republic advanced toward their first World Cup appearance since 2006, while coach Hallgr hoped Szmodics would fly back on Friday.
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Ireland's Szmodics gives positive update after being knocked out during World Cup playoff
PRAGUE (AP) — Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics says he is “on the mend” after losing consciousness following a heavy collision with an opponent during the World Cup qualification playoff against the Czech Republic.
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