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Andorra goalkeeper Owono banned for 12 matches after Jesus de Miguel death

Madrid, Nov 14 (UNI) The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has handed Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono a 12-match suspension for the challenge that led to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's death during a Spanish second-division match between the sides on November 2.

The goalkeeper raced out of his area in the closing minutes of the match to clear a ball but collided with De Miguel, striking the forward in the chest with his knee.
The 30-year-old De Miguel was resuscitated after suffering cardiac arrest but died in hospital the following morning.
The RFEF on Friday said that any disciplinary sanction had to be "based on the events which are expressly reported in the referee's report."
The referee, Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez, immediately showed Owono a red card following the challenge. In his post-match report, he described the incident as "impacting brusquely with his raised leg on a rival, with excessive force while the ball was being disputed."
Consequently, the RFEF's disciplinary committee considered Owono's action to constitute a serious infringement under Article 102 of the federation's Disciplinary Code, with the gravity of the incident justifying the maximum sanction of a 12-match suspension, according to Xinhua.
Following the incident, Owono published a statement through his club apologizing for his actions.
"These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very hard for me to come to terms with what has happened."
"I feel enormous pain over the loss of Jesus. I think of him, his family, and everyone who loved him," Owono wrote.
Spanish football paid tribute to De Miguel last weekend, with memorial ceremonies held at grounds across the first and second divisions. A fundraising account has also been opened to support his partner and baby daughter.
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