If the Football Ferns are going to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics football, they'll have to do it without inspirational captain Abby Erceg.
The Northlander was red-carded in the late stages of their 1-0 win over Colombia, ruling her out of their vital clash with France.
Erceg was sent off in controversial circumstances by Zambian referee Gladys Lengwe from Zambia, after a Colombian attacker tumbled spectacularly just outside the penalty box.
Despite huge protests from the Football Ferns, Lengwe was unmoved. The players got their arms tangled briefly before the Colombian hit the ground.
Goalkeeper Erin Naylor then pulled off a fine one-handed save from the resulting free kick.