Goalkeeper given 12-game ban for fatal collision with Tenerife striker
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 games after an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 25-year-old was sent off after colliding with De Miguel late in the Segunda Division game on 2 November. De Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest after the clash, which [...] The post Goalkeeper given 12-game ban for fatal collision with…
Andorra's goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, has been handed a 12-game ban following a fatal collision with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel during a Segunda Division match on November 2nd. The 25-year-old was dismissed after a high collision in the centre circle, where de Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away the next day.
The Spanish Football Federation (SFF) ruled that Owono used "excessive force" during the incident, which saw the goalkeeper release from his goal to attempt to challenge the forward. The SFF's disciplinary committee stated that the severity of the misconduct, along with the tragic consequences, warranted the maximum 12-match suspension.
Owono's actions were deemed a serious breach of the federation's disciplinary code for violent conduct during play that caused serious injury. Despite the unfortunate outcome, the official score of the match remains 2-2, as the game was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time.
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