Zaragoza keeper banned for 13 games for punching rival
Summary
Esteban Andrada, goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, received a 13-match ban after punching a player from Huesca during a Spanish second division football match. The incident also caused a fight between players and led to more players being sent off.Key Facts
- Esteban Andrada plays for Real Zaragoza on loan from the Mexican club Monterrey.
- During a match against Huesca, Andrada was first shown a red card for a second yellow (bookable) offence.
- After being sent off, Andrada ran and punched Jorge Pulido, the Huesca captain, in the face.
- The punch triggered a big fight, resulting in two other players also being sent off.
- The Spanish football federation gave Andrada a 12-game suspension for the punch, added to the automatic 1-match ban for the red card.
- Andrada publicly apologized, saying he lost focus and that it was not a good example for the club or fans.
- Both Zaragoza and Huesca remain in the relegation zone after this 1-0 defeat for Zaragoza.
- Real Zaragoza released a statement condemning Andrada’s actions and said they would handle discipline internally.
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