2 Goalkeepers Sent Off For Stoppage-time Punching Brawl
A fiery Spanish second division clash descended into a mass brawl.
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Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was sent off for punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in a fiery Spanish second division clash on Sunday that descended into a mass brawl, with Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez dismissed for punching Andrada. Zaragoza's Dani Tasende was also dismissed after a VAR review of the brawl. With tensions simmering in a relegation scrap, Argentine Andrada lost his composure moments before the final whistle.
Ignoring the run of play, he approached Pulido and struck him in the face with his right hand, sparking chaotic scenes eight minutes into stoppage time. Also in the news: Italian Officials Hit Back At Trump Envoy's Idea To Replace Iran At World Cup It was an ugly flashpoint in a match already short on finesse and heavy on nerves, and could carry serious consequences for the goalkeeper. Huesca manager Jose Luis did not attempt to defend the scenes.
"It's hard to explain; I think it's a complete loss of control. I can put myself in their shoes, given what was at stake and all. But it's unjustifiable.