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Goalkeeper lays out opponent to spark mass brawl in Spanish second-tier derby

The Independent·Will Castle·about 1 month ago
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A derby in the Spanish second tier was plunged into chaos on Sunday after Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada laid out his opponent after already being sent off. The Argentine received a second yellow card for pushing over a Huesca player in stoppage time of their relegation six-pointer, but then sprinted towards Huesca captain Jorge Pulido and punched him in the face in a moment of madness. That sparked an all-out brawl which led to Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza's Dani Tasende also being dismissed, with Jimenez racing from his box to deliver a superman punch to opposite number Andrada. Andrada now faces severe punishment with his club ready to “take the appropriate disciplinary measures” after strongly condemning his actions. "We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred," Zaragoza’s statement read.…

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