Tenerife match abandoned after player suffers cardiac arrest
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is in stable condition after a collision led to a cardiac arrest during a Segunda Division match against Andorra.
The Segunda Division clash between Tenerife and Andorra ended in dramatic and distressing circumstances on Monday. With the score tied at 2-2 in stoppage time, the referee opted to abandon the fixture following a serious injury to Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
A fight for recovery
The 30-year-old was involved in a heavy collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out to clear a ball. De Miguel suffered severe head and chest injuries and collapsed in the centre circle. Tragically, the striker suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria, where he was successfully resuscitated by paramedics.
"The medical services at said hospital will be present and will report when there are updates,"
CD Tenerife
"We want to send all our strength and best wishes to Jesus de Miguel after the serious incident."
FC Andorra
Tenerife officials have confirmed that De Miguel remains in intensive care and is currently in a stable condition despite the severity of the incident. The match itself had been a volatile affair, featuring three red cards and a comeback from Andorra to level the scores before the abandonment. Both clubs have expressed their support for the player and his family during this difficult time.
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