FC Andorra Lose 0-1 to Albacete Amid Late Goal, Four Expulsions, and Referee Dispute

FC Andorra suffered a 0-1 defeat to Albacete at the Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp on Friday evening, with the late goal sparking a chaotic finish and ongoing disciplinary fallout.

Albacete's Jogo scored in the 86th minute after a challenge on Martí Vilà that Andorra players believed warranted a foul call. Referee Alonso de Ena Wolf did not whistle it, and a slip by Gael Alonso aided the finish. The decision ignited protests from the Andorra bench and stands, leading to four expulsions in added time: coach Carles Manso, assistant Dani Ortiz, and staff members Enrique Agudo and Jonathan Barreal.

Before the goal, Andorra dominated possession under persistent rain, pressing Albacete's compact five-man defense. Efforts from Martí Vilà, Josep Cerdà, Marc Domènech, Villahermosa, Marc Cardona, and Yeray created chances, but goalkeeper Lizoain held firm. Albacete's main threat came in the first half when Betancor headed wide with Owono beaten.

Post-match tensions escalated in the tunnel and parking area. De Ena Wolf's match report and subsequent annex detailed heated exchanges. He noted delegate Cristian Lanzarote repeatedly calling his assistant "the worst in the category" up to five times. Jaume Nogués, the sporting director, allegedly said the federation had brought them despite a prior letter of complaint. Piqué reportedly shouted threateningly: "Now, if you want, put it in the report."

The annex described further incidents: president Ferran Vilaseca approaching the fourth official closely, pushing with his chest, and raising a fist as if to strike, stopped by security. Nogués allegedly wished them an accident: "Ojalá tengáis un accidente." Piqué reportedly added: "In another country they'd beat you up, but here in Andorra we're a civilized country," and noted they left escorted "so no one attacks you."

Andorra issued a statement Saturday expressing "firm disagreement" with the report, claiming parts do not accurately reflect events or conversations. The club denied Vilaseca intended aggression, Nogués wishing an accident, and Lanzarote inflaming tensions—he said he tried to calm them. They demanded a verbatim rectification and reserved rights to legal action to protect their reputation. The club plans to review security footage from the stadium and parking to challenge the account.

Piqué posted on X: a month ago, they asked the CTA to bar De Ena Wolf from more Andorra games, calling him unqualified with a personal issue against the club. He decried the four red cards as excessive, saying "coincidences don't exist."

This marks the third De Ena Wolf game for Andorra this season: losses to Eibar and Albacete (both 0-1), and a draw with Mirandés amid prior tunnel incidents. The RFEF Discipline Committee decides Wednesday. Andorra faces fines up to €30,000 this season from earlier cases (Deportivo, Leganés, Málaga), with potential bans of one month to two years, stadium closures, or points deductions under article 93.1 due to repeat offenses. No points loss or full closure is expected yet, but staff face one- to two-match suspensions pending proof of insults. Carles Manso will miss the next game against UD Las Palmas.

Andorra prepares evidence like footage to mitigate sanctions in the escalating dispute.