Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono banned 12 games after collision that killed Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been banned for 12 matches following an on-field collision that led to the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.

The 25-year-old was shown a red card after clashing with De Miguel late in a Segunda Division fixture on 2 November. The incident happened as Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge the forward in the centre circle.

De Miguel, 30, went into cardiac arrest following the collision and died the next day.

The Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee confirmed the suspension on Friday, ruling that Owono had used "excessive force" in the challenge.

In its statement, the committee said its judgment had to rest on what was recorded in the referee's report, which stated that the player was dismissed for "violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play".

The committee noted that the fatal outcome of the incident was public knowledge and said that, given the nature of the conduct and the circumstances surrounding it, the maximum sanction of a 12-match suspension was justified. It added that Owono had committed a serious infringement under the federation's disciplinary code, covering violent conduct against an opponent during play that causes serious injury.

The federation also ruled that the 2-2 scoreline will stand, after the match was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time. It said the decision "avoids having to resume play from the precise moment at which the tragic incident occurred", calling it the most respectful course of action given the extraordinary and tragic circumstances of the case.

Andorra manager Carles Manso said on Thursday that Owono has not yet decided whether he will return to football. "He is deeply affected by the situation," Manso said. "We will give him the space to feel completely free to decide whether, and when, he might want to return."

Owono had earlier issued a statement expressing his "enormous pain" over De Miguel's death and saying he "will face whatever comes with the utmost respect".

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, a step described as standard practice under Spanish law.