FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches for his problem of “extreme pressure” which resulted within the demise of Tenerife ahead Jesus de Miguel.
The 25-year-old was despatched off after colliding with De Miguel late within the Segunda Division recreation earlier this month. De Miguel died the next day.
After a assessment of the incident the Spanish Soccer Federation’s disciplinary committee imposed the utmost punishment on the Equatorial Guinea worldwide.
“The evaluation of the conduct into consideration in these proceedings should be based mostly on the information expressly recorded within the referee’s report, which states that the participant was despatched off for ‘violently putting an opponent within the chest along with his leg, utilizing extreme pressure, whereas the ball was in play’,” stated the committee’s assertion.
“The tragic end result of the incident, ensuing within the demise of Jesus de Miguel, is public data. In view of the character of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances-the most sanction, 12 matches of suspension, is justified.”
The federation has additionally determined the 2-2 scoreline will stand after the sport was deserted seven minutes into stoppage time.
“This avoids having to renew play from the exact second at which the tragic incident occurred-the most respectful plan of action, given the extraordinary and tragic circumstances of this case,” it stated.
Tributes have been paid to Tenerife ahead Jesus de Miguel outdoors the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium in Santa Cruz
Andorra supervisor Carles Manso stated on Thursday that Owono continues to be but to determine if he’ll return to soccer.
Beforehand Owono launched an announcement expressing his “huge ache” at De Miguel’s demise and saying he “will face no matter comes with the utmost respect”.
Spanish police have opened an investigation into doable involuntary manslaughter, which is customary follow below Spanish legislation.