Esteban Andrada of Real Zaragoza Receives 13-Match Ban for Violent Conduct
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada gets 13-game ban after punching opponent
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Esteban Andrada, goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, has been banned for 13 matches after punching a player from Huesca during a derby match. This suspension, coupled with a fine for both Andrada and the club, significantly hampers Zaragoza's chances of avoiding relegation from Spain's second division.
- 01Esteban Andrada received a 13-match ban for punching Jorge Pulido of Huesca.
- 02The ban includes a 12-match suspension for the punch and an automatic one-match penalty for the red card.
- 03Andrada's actions occurred during a heated moment in a second-tier derby match.
- 04Huesca won the match 1-0, with two other players sent off during the brawl.
- 05Zaragoza expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing its negative impact on the club's image.
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Esteban Andrada, the 35-year-old goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, has been handed a 13-match ban by the Spanish football federation after he punched Jorge Pulido of Huesca during a heated derby match last Sunday. Initially shown a red card for a foul, Andrada's violent reaction led to the punch, resulting in a 12-match suspension for the act and an additional one-match penalty for the red card. This suspension effectively rules him out for the remainder of the season, posing a significant challenge for Real Zaragoza as they fight to avoid relegation from the second tier of Spanish football. The incident occurred in stoppage time, sparking a brawl that also saw Huesca's goalkeeper Dani Jiménez and Zaragoza's Dani Tasende sent off. Jiménez received a four-match ban, while Tasende was banned for two matches. Following the incident, Zaragoza expressed regret, stating that such behavior is unbecoming of the sport.
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Andrada's absence will hinder Real Zaragoza's efforts to secure points in their fight against relegation.
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