FC Andorra Drops Points in 1-1 Draw Against SD Osca Despite Dominance

FC Andorra drew 1-1 with SD Osca at the Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp on Sunday, missing a chance to secure back-to-back home wins despite dominating possession and chances.

Yeray Cabanzón, on loan from Racing Santander, gave the hosts the lead in the 22nd or 23rd minute with a stunning first-time volley from the edge of the box. The goal came after Álvaro Martín lofted a pass to Manu Nieto, who cushioned it perfectly into Yeray's path. The forward, who has now scored twice and assisted once in three appearances, was the standout performer, troubling the visitors' defence throughout.

Osca levelled just before half-time in the 36th minute when Iker Kortajarena headed in a low cross from Ángel Pérez at the near post, beating goalkeeper Áron Yaakobishvili. The visitors, managed by Jon Pérez 'Bolo', grew in confidence, with Dani Ojeda earlier wasting a clear chance by firing wide when one-on-one with Yaako.

Carles Manso made attacking changes around the hour mark, substituting Josep Cerdà and Nieto for Minsu and Lautaro de León. The Andorrans piled on pressure, registering 73% possession and 19 shots, six on target. Lautaro headed narrowly wide from a Thomas Carrique cross in the 66th minute, Yeray volleyed over acrobatically shortly after, and Minsu dragged a shot wide. Osca threatened sporadically, Jorge Pulido missing a late header from Kortajarena's knockdown.

Referee Andrés Fuentes added just three minutes, frustrating the home side amid Osca's time-wasting tactics. Tensions boiled over post-match, with Bolo confronting fans and requiring police to cordon off the away bench. Attendance was 1,531 in chilly conditions.

Debutant Edgar González started at centre-back in place of the suspended Sergio Molina, partnering Gael Alonso solidly for 90 minutes and impressing with his composure on the ball. Imanol replaced the injured Martí Vilà at right-back. New signing Marc Cardona, who trained with the squad on Saturday, remained unavailable.

Manso expressed frustration afterwards, describing a sense of "rage and impotence" despite the dominance. "We've lost two points rather than gained one," he said, urging improvements in finishing and defending isolated threats. The draw keeps FC Andorra five points clear of relegation in 14th place with 29 points after 23 matches, following last week's win over Mirandés. They travel to Castelló next Sunday.