By Jorge Hernandez
The RFEF has confirmed a harsh sanction for the Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andradawho must comply 13 game suspension after his attack on Jorge Pulido in the duel between Zaragoza and Huesca corresponding to matchday 37 of LaLiga Hypermotion, the second Spanish division.
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Exemplary sanction from the RFEF to Esteban Andrada
The Disciplinary Committee decided to punish the Zaragoza goalkeeper with one match for a double warning and expulsion, in addition to 12 additional matches in application of article 52 of the Disciplinary Code (103.1). The 13-game suspension It was determined to its maximum extent by considering the seriousness of the events.
The organization also stressed that the Aragonese club did not present allegations, which facilitated the final resolution of the case.
This is how the attack occurred in Zaragoza vs Huesca
The incident occurred in the 99th minute, with the score 1-0 against Huesca. After being sent off for pushing Pulido, Esteban Andrada He reacted violently and looked for the rival defender to punch him in the face.
The action unleashed a general brawl between players, leaving a chaotic ending with multiple cards and expulsions at the El Alcoraz stadium.
Arguments of the Disciplinary Committee
According to the official resolution, the punishment responds to several aggravating factors: the continuity of the aggressive behavior, the use of excessive force, the physical damage caused – hematoma on Pulido’s left cheekbone – and the intervention of the Security Forces.
The Committee also highlighted that the player’s behavior projected “an image that transcends the mere sporting event, which provides extra responsibility.”
Zaragoza’s reaction and words from their coach
The Zaragoza coach, David Navarro, recognized the impact of the incident and assured that the footballer is affected by what happened.
“Right now, what worries me is the person; We talk every day, he is hurt by what happened. I think he is a human being, although we can forget himyou have made a mistake, you will pay for it and that’s it,” explained the coach.
Navarro also defended the team’s reaction during the fight, although he made it clear that this type of behavior is not acceptable within professional football.
Context and referee controversy in LaLiga Hypermotion
Beyond the sanction Esteban Andradathe party left other controversies. Zaragoza questioned refereeing decisions, especially the early ending of the match, which added tension to a derby already marked by violence.
Furthermore, the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebashad previously indicated that the goalkeeper should face a punishment of several months, a position that finally comes close to the sanction imposed by the RFEF.
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