The goalkeeper of FC Andorra, who was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of the Tenerife forward, shared a message in which he expressed his sorrow and offered his support to the player's family
The death of Jesús de Miguel left a deep shock in Spanish football and particularly affected the players involved in the match where the tragic incident occurred. Amid the mourning that both clubs are experiencing, Jesús Owono, the goalkeeper of FC Andorra who was involved in the collision with the Tenerife forward, published his first statements after the death and acknowledged the difficulty of processing what happened.
Through a statement released by the institution, the goalkeeper expressed the pain he has been feeling since the accident and left a message of support for the family and loved ones of the attacker. "These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words and it is very hard for me to process anything that has happened", Owono began. He added: "I feel an enormous pain for the loss of Jesús. I think of him, his family, and all the people who loved him".
The statement from FC Andorra with Owono's statements
"I know there will be many issues to address, I will face whatever comes with all due respect. But right now, honestly, I can’t think of anything else but Jesús and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús", he concluded.
These are the first public words from the goalkeeper since the forward's death, which occurred this Tuesday. In the hours following the incident, Owono had closed his social media profiles after receiving insults and hate messages for his involvement in the play that ended with the impact between both footballers.
How the play that ended in tragedy unfolded
The episode that triggered the tragedy occurred during the match between Tenerife and Andorra, when the final minutes were being played. De Miguel attempted to control a long ball in the central area of the field, but Owono came out of his area to clear it and ended up colliding with his knee against the chest of the attacker.
The forward fell unconscious on the grass and quickly the players from both teams called for medical assistance. The medical staff worked for several minutes to stabilize him and managed to revive him after he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care and, hours later, passed away.
Amid the shock, Andorra publicly expressed its support for the family of the footballer and the Canary institution. Additionally, they offered psychological assistance to the team members and coaching staff affected by what happened. As part of the measures taken after the tragedy, the Andorran team held a minute of silence before one of their training sessions, from which Owono did not participate.
For their part, the authorities of Spanish football decided to suspend the matches scheduled for yesterday in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina, as well as the matches Granada-Tenerife and Andorra-Mallorca, corresponding to the 13th round of the Spanish Second Division, which were scheduled for Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, respectively.
