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Schmodics immediately fell to the ground, his arms appearing to move involuntarily.<\/p>\n<p>Medical staff treated Schmodics on the ground for several minutes before transferring him to a stretcher, supporting his head and neck. Fans sang and applauded as Schmodics was carried away. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He got knocked out called,&#8221; Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said. &#8220;At least he&#8217;s conscious now. He&#8217;s going to stay here tonight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hallgr\u00edmsson expected Schmodics to fly back on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Szmodic, who plays in Derby in England, came off the bench for Ireland in the 115th minute of extra time and had been on the field for just less than two minutes before the incident. He was replaced by Harvey Bale, who was making his debut for Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>After extra time, the score went to penalties at 2-2, and the Czech team won 4-3. The Czech Republic are one match away from qualifying for their first World Cup since 2006, while Ireland continue their 24-year wait for a World Cup qualification.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP Soccer: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/sammie-szmodics-injury-ireland-czechia-823052b325e24d1cd0551f2a5e842132\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRAGUE (AP) &#8211; Ireland midfielder Sammy Szmodics was carried unconscious on a stretcher after a violent collision with an opponent. world cup qualifying playoffs Thursday&#8217;s game against the Czech Republic. \u0160modic collided with Czech Stepan Charoupek as he advanced toward a high ball. 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