Goalkeeper Owono Claims 'Brujería' at Work in Andorra's Defeat | Jesús Owono

Andorra's goalkeeper Jesús Owono claimed 'brujería' was at play after his team's 2-1 loss to Deportivo de La Coruña.

What happened in the match?

The incident occurred during the match at Riazor, where Owono found garlic in his goal area. Owono stated, 'En África lo llamamos brujería,' after the match, referencing the garlic found in his goal area.

The significance of garlic in Spanish football

In some Spanish football traditions, garlic is believed to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. However, Owono was not amused, saying 'Quiero felicitar al Dépor por la victoria, aunque me han puesto ajos en la portería y eso no me gusta.'

Andorra's performance in the match

Andorra took the lead with a goal from Cerdà in the first half but ultimately lost 2-1. Mario Soriano scored the equalizing goal for Deportivo de La Coruña, while Zakaria completed the comeback in the final minutes of the match.

What's next for Andorra?

Andorra is already safe from relegation, but the loss may impact their final standing in the Segunda División table. The team will look to bounce back from this loss in their upcoming matches.