Andrada sent off for punching Huesca captain

Football

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was dismissed for punching Jorge Pulido during a Segunda Division fixture on Sunday.

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada received a red card for punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido during a Spanish second division match on 26 April. The incident occurred in the closing stages of the game at the Estadio El Alcoraz. Referee Miguel Sesma Espinosa dismissed the Argentinian goalkeeper following a physical altercation in the penalty area, according to match reports from AS.

Pulido fell to the ground after the contact, which sparked a confrontation between players from both sides. Security staff and coaches entered the pitch to restore order as tempers flared in the local derby. Real Zaragoza played the final minutes with 10 men, as confirmed by La Liga statistics.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation is expected to review the referee's report to determine the length of Andrada's suspension. Huesca held their lead to secure a 1-0 victory in the regional rivalry. The result leaves Zaragoza facing potential disciplinary action for the loss of control shown by their players, per reporting by Marca.

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