Goalkeeper Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban following fatal collision with Jesus de Miguel

  • Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches following an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.

Owono, 25, was sent off after colliding with De Miguel during their Segunda Division clash on 2 November.

The incident occurred late in the match when Owono raced out of his goal to challenge the forward near the centre circle.

De Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision and died the next day.

The Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee confirmed the suspension on Friday, ruling that Owono had used "excessive force" in the challenge.

The committee cited the referee's report, which stated that Owono was dismissed for "violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play".

In its ruling, the committee said the seriousness of the challenge and the circumstances surrounding De Miguel's death justified the maximum 12-match suspension.

Owono was found to have committed a serious infringement under the federation's disciplinary code relating to violent conduct during play that causes serious injury.

The federation also confirmed that the 2-2 scoreline would stand after the match was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time.