Jesús Owono: What Punishment Did the Andorra Goalkeeper Receive After Jesús de Miguel's Death?
The Royal Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee has handed Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono a 12-match suspension following his dismissal against Tenerife on November 2. Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel suffered a serious impact during the match and died the following day.
The Spanish Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee has suspended Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono for 12 matches following his red card against Tenerife in the 12th round of LaLiga Hypermotion.
The committee determined that the incident constituted a serious offense under Article 102 of the federation's Disciplinary Code.
According to its ruling, the circumstances warranted the maximum suspension established under that provision.
The decision was based on the referee's report from the November 2 match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium.
What Did the Referee's Report Say?
The referee described Owono challenging for the ball with his leg raised and making contact with an opponent using what the official considered excessive force.
In its ruling, the committee referred to the manner of the challenge, the force of the impact and the fact that the ball was being contested.
The report also recorded that Jesús de Miguel required medical attention on the field before being taken off on a stretcher.
The committee stated that neither party submitted objections to the facts recorded in the referee's report within the permitted period.
Jesús de Miguel Died the Day After the Match
Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife striker, died on Tuesday, November 3, at the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria.
He had been admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit after suffering a serious impact during the previous day's match against Andorra.
The incident occurred in the 96th minute as De Miguel and Owono challenged for a loose ball.
Medical personnel attended to the player on the pitch before he was transported to hospital by ambulance.
The match was permanently suspended in the 108th minute to allow medical services to attend to the situation.
The disciplinary ruling addresses the challenge that resulted in Owono's dismissal and its classification under the RFEF Disciplinary Code.
Other Suspensions Following Tenerife vs Andorra
The committee also issued several other disciplinary sanctions arising from the match.
Andorra midfielder Efe Akman received a one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
Lautaro de León was handed a one-match ban after receiving two yellow cards and being sent off.
Assistant coach Antonio José Sánchez was suspended for one match for protesting to the match officials.
Tenerife player Dani also received a one-match suspension for conduct contrary to sporting order.
Three Key Details From the Disciplinary Ruling
- A 12-match suspension: Jesús Owono received the maximum sanction under Article 102 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code.
- The referee's report: the committee based its decision on the description of the challenge, including the use of excessive force.
- Four additional suspensions: Efe Akman, Lautaro de León, Antonio José Sánchez and Dani each received one-match bans.
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