FC Andorra Draws 1-1 with Relegation-Threatened Osca
Yeray Cabanzón's volley canceled by Iker Kortajarena's header leaves Andorra 13th on 29 points, six clear of drop zone, extending unbeaten run to four.
Key Points
- Yeray Cabanzón scored a 22nd-minute volley after Nieto's chest-down, his second goal since joining.
- Osca equalized in 36th via Kortajarena's back-post header from Ángel Pérez cross.
- Andorra held 73% possession, 19 shots (6 on target); Osca countered with fouls and subs.
- Coach Manso laments lost home points vs rival; next vs Castelló on Feb 1.
FC Andorra drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Osca in Sunday's Jornada 23 clash at Encamp's Nou Estadi de la FAF, extending their unbeaten run to four games while building on last week's 2-1 away win at Mirandés. The result keeps the Tricolors 13th on 29 points, six clear of the drop zone, though coach Carles Manso lamented dropped points at home against a direct rival.
Yeray Cabanzón opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a stunning first-time volley from the edge of the box. Álvaro Martín swung in a deep cross, which Manu Nieto chested down for the forward to fire past Dani Jiménez into the far corner. It was Yeray's second goal and one assist in three games since joining, his first in front of Encamp fans. He tormented Osca's defense throughout with dribbles, shots, and acrobatic efforts, including one over the bar early in the second half.
Osca levelled four minutes before the break when Iker Kortajarena headed home a low cross from Ángel Pérez at the back post. Goalkeeper Áron Yaakobishvili got a touch but could not keep it out. The visitors had the game's first clear chance, with Dani Ojeda breaking clear before the 20th minute and firing wide with only the keeper to beat.
Andorra dominated after taking the lead, holding 73% possession and registering 19 shots, six on target. Álvaro Martín forced a tip-over save from Jiménez early in the second half, while Yeray and Nieto created further openings. Manso made attacking changes around the hour mark, substituting Minsu for Cerdà and Lautaro de León for Nieto. Lautaro headed wide from a Thomas Carrique cross, and Minsu curled just past the post. Later switches brought on Álex Calvo and Olabarrieta for Imanol and Álvaro Martín in the 71st minute, then Marc Domènech for Yeray in the 84th.
Osca countered the pressure with prompt substitutions—Cantero for Enol Rodríguez at 53 minutes, Jordi Martín and J. Álvarez shortly after—and frequent fouls to disrupt play. They nearly stole it late when Jorge Pulido headed wide from a Kortajarena pass. Referee Andrés Fuentes Molina added just three minutes despite complaints over the visitors' delays. Tensions boiled over post-match as Osca coach Jon Pérez 'Bolo' clashed with home fans, prompting police to cordon off the away bench. Attendance was 1,531 in cold conditions, with snow cleared from the pitch.
Debutant Édgar González paired with Gael Alonso at center-back in place of suspended Sergio Molina, while injured Martí Vilà shifted Imanol to right-back. New signing Marc Cardona trained but remained unavailable due to squad limits, with an outgoing departure anticipated.
Manso voiced frustration afterward. "We feel rage and helplessness because we did a lot to win the three points," he said. "We've lost two points, not gained one. We need continuity at home." Osca rise to 24 points in 20th. Andorra travel to Castelló on February 1.
**Match stats:** **FC Andorra:** Yaako; Carrique, Gael Alonso, Édgar González, Imanol (Álex Calvo 71'); Akman, Villahermosa, Álvaro Martín (Olabarrieta 71'); Yeray (Marc Domènech 84'), Cerdà (Minsu 59'), Manu Nieto (Lautaro 59'). **Osca:** Dani Jiménez; Toni Abad, Carrillo (Piña 72'), Pulido, J. Alonso; Kortajarena, Portillo (Jordi Martín 63'), Ángel P., Dani Ojeda (J. Álvarez 63'); Enol Rodríguez (Cantero 53'), Jordi Escobar (Sergi Enrich 72'). **Goals:** Yeray (22'), Kortajarena (36'). **Yellows:** Yeray (31'), Imanol (69'); Toni Abad (3'), Jordi Martín (65'), J. Álvarez (74'), Sergi Enrich (84').
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
- Diari d'Andorra•
L’FC Andorra signa l’empat i es queda a mig camí davant l’Osca (1-1)
- Bon Dia•
Taules agredolces
- El Periòdic•
L’FC Andorra suma un punt contra l’Osca i manté distància amb el descens després d’un duel exigent (1-1)
- Diari d'Andorra•
L'FC Andorra deixa escapar dos punts contra l'Osca (1-1)
- Altaveu•
L'FC Andorra no passa de l'empat davant l'Osca més conformista
- Diari d'Andorra•
L’FC Andorra rep l’Osca buscant la segona victòria consecutiva
- Altaveu•
Encamp posa a prova la fam de permanència
- Diari d'Andorra•
Manso creu que Cardona apropa l’FC Andorra al gol
- Altaveu•
Carles Manso: "Marc Cardona ens apropa molt al gol"