"He was knocked out cold. At least he's conscious now. He will stay here tonight."
"Szmodics had only been on the field for less than two minutes after coming off the bench for Ireland in the 115th minute of extra time."
"With the score at 2-2 after extra time, the game went to a penalty shootout, which the Czech team won 4-3."
Sammie Szmodics, a midfielder for the Republic of Ireland, was stretchered off after a heavy collision with Czech player Stepán Chaloupek during a World Cup qualification playoff. Szmodics collapsed and displayed involuntary arm movement. Medical staff treated him for several minutes before he was carried off, receiving applause from fans. Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson confirmed Szmodics was unconscious but later regained consciousness. The match ended in a penalty shootout, with Czechia winning 4-3, advancing closer to their first World Cup since 2006, while Ireland's wait continues.
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