Spanish second-tier match abandoned after striker's serious head injury

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 18:38 · Archive

A Spanish second-division match between Tenerife and Andorra was abandoned after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel suffered a serious head injury from Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono's knee.

A Spanish second-division match between Tenerife and Andorra was abandoned deep into stoppage time on Monday after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, aged 30, suffered a serious head injury. The match was tied 2-2 with seven minutes of added time played when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono ran towards the centre circle to clear a long ball. Owono's knee appeared to collide with De Miguel's head, knocking him unconscious. The referee showed Owono a straight red card, his third of the match, leaving Andorra with nine men.

De Miguel was treated on the pitch by medical staff before being rushed to hospital by ambulance. Players from both teams were visibly distressed, with several of De Miguel's team-mates in tears. Spanish media reported that De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics en route to hospital. Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel was admitted to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and remains in intensive care in a stable condition despite the severity of his injury. Andorra released a statement expressing their support for De Miguel and wishing him a swift recovery.

How it is being reported

• Footballer in intensive care after sickening foul sees Spanish second tier match abandonedThe Segunda Division match between Tenerife and Andorra was abandoned in stoppage time after Jesus Owono collided with Jesus de Miguel, who suffered serious injuriesMirror Sport · 2 Nov, 22:51
• Spanish clash abandoned as footballer is rushed to hospital after being knocked out by sickening goalkeeper tackle - leaving team-mates in tears amid worrying scenesThe 30-year-old is in stable condition, the club has confirmed, after a horrifying collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono led to the fixture being abandoned deep into stoppage time.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 19:25
• Tenerife player in intensive care with injuryTenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is in a stable condition in intensive care after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second division match on Monday.BBC Sport · 2 Nov, 18:18
• Spanish second-tier match abandoned after player suffers sickening head injuryTenerife striker Jesus de Miguel suffered a sickening knee to the head from Andorra goalkeeper Jesus OwonoIndependent Sport · 2 Nov, 17:22

In this story: Jesus de Miguel · Jesus Owono · Tenerife · Andorra · Spanish second division

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