Ireland defender McCarthy dealt a major blow with ruptured ACL

Hopes that injury was minor unfortunately prove unfounded as Listowel native faces length spell out

Cruel blow: Galway United WFC’s Savannah McCarthy (right) is out for the forseable future. Pic: INPHO/Brian Reilly-Troy

Savannah McCarthy will miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Sweden on April 12 after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament.

The defender was stretchered off during Galway WFC's 1-1 draw against DLR Waves in the WNL at Eamonn Deacy Park last weekend.