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Zaragoza goalkeeper gets 13-game ban for punching opponent
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punches opponent in derby Photo: GETTY IMAGES The Spanish football federation banned Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches on Wednesday after he punched a Huesca player in the face. The federation’s disciplinary committee said in a statement that both the Argentina international and his club would also be fined, after he was first sent off and then “attacked” Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in the second-tier derby clash last Sunday. Andrada was issued a 12-match ban for the punch itself, while his initial red card carries an automatic one-match ban, ruling him out for the rest of the season and dealing a blow to Zaragoza’s hopes of avoiding relegation. The 35-year-old, on loan from Mexican side Monterrey, shoved over Pulido and was shown a second yellow card for the incident. Andrada then became enraged, running to hit Pulido and sparking a brawl on the pitch in stoppage time. Related News 70-year-old goalkeeper set for historic appearance in Spanish football 2026 World Cup: IFAB approves red cards for pitch walkouts, mouth-covering FIFA plans to reduce player bans with new yellow card system “The truth is I’m very, very sorry for what happened,” said Andrada afterwards. “It’s not a good image for the club, for the fans, and especially not for a professional like myself. So, I’m very sorry.” Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende were also sent off in the aftermath of the brawl, with hosts Huesca holding on for a 1-0 win. Jimenez was banned for four matches and Tasende for two. “We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred,” said Zaragoza in a statement on Sunday. AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]
Zaragoza keeper banned for 13 games for punching rival
Esteban Andrada is on loan at Real Zaragoza from Mexican side Monterrey [Getty Images]Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches after he punched a Huesca player in the face.Andrada had already been sent off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time at the end of Sunday's heated derby game in Spain's second division.AdvertisementThe Argentine then sprinted towards Huesca captain Jorge Pulido and punched him in the face.That led to a mass brawl, resulting in Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza's Dani Tasende also being dismissed.The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has handed Andrada a 12-game suspension for the punch, to go with the initial automatic one-match ban for the red card.The RFEF's report described Andrada as "running and jumping" towards Pulido "violently and aggressively" after he was sent off, and punched him with "excessive force"."The circumstances described fully justify the imposition of the maximum sanction of a 12-match suspension," it added.AdvertisementThe report also stated both Andrada and Zaragoza would be subject to additional financial penalties."The truth is I'm very, very sorry for what happened," Andrada, 35, said on Sunday."It's not a good image for the club, for the fans, and especially not for a professional like myself. So, I'm very sorry."Throughout my career, I've only had one red card, and that was for a handball outside the penalty area."I also want to apologize to Jorge Pulido because we are colleagues, and honestly, it was my fault. I lost focus at that moment, and well, I am here for whatever consequences the league may give me."AdvertisementZaragoza, who remain in the relegation zone alongside Huesca following the 1-0 loss, released a statement on Sunday saying it "strongly condemns what happened" and will "take the appropriate disciplinary measures".
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada handed massive 13-game ban ...
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been handed a huge 13-game ban after punching an opponent in the face during last weekend's defeat against Huesca.
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Esteban Andrada has been hit with a massive 13-match suspension after his violent outburst in the heated clash between Real Zaragoza and SD Huesca.The incident came in stoppage time after Andrada had already been sent off.
