FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono received a 12-match suspension on November 2 after a collision.
The incident resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. De Miguel died the following day at the age of 30, according to the BBC Sport report. Owono was sent off during the closing stages of the second-tier match.
The Spanish football federation disciplinary committee said its decision was based on the referee report. The match report recorded that Owono was dismissed for violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg using excessive force while the ball was in play.
The disciplinary committee concluded that the maximum sanction was justified. The federation also decided that the fixture will not be replayed. The incident occurred seven minutes into stoppage time when the match was abandoned.
The teams were tied 2-2 when the match was stopped. That scoreline will now stand as the final result. The federation committee described this resolution as the most respectful course of action.
FC Andorra issued a statement on November 4 on behalf of the 25-year-old goalkeeper. Owono said he was experiencing the most difficult days of his life and felt enormous pain regarding De Miguel death.
FC Andorra manager Carles Manso said that the Equatorial Guinea international has not yet decided whether he will return to football. Manso said that Owono is spending time with his family and is completely free to make his own decision about a potential return.
The manager said that the club is committed to providing the necessary support and space for the player during this incredibly challenging period.
