FC Andorra Ends Winless Streak with 2-0 Win Over Zaragoza

FC Andorra secured a vital 2-0 victory over Real Zaragoza at Nou Estadi d'Encamp, ending a five-match winless streak that included three straight defeats and two months without a home triumph. The result brought much-needed relief to the Tricolors, with coach Carles Manso describing it as a potential emotional turning point.

The team started strongly, showing energy and control while pressing Zaragoza from the outset. Josep Cerdà scored both goals, earning praise as the match's standout player. "We were in a slightly negative dynamic and needed these three points no matter what," Cerdà said. Manso added that the side aimed to dictate play, using the ball as their guide.

However, the second half exposed vulnerabilities. After a red card and Zaragoza's quick response goal—which was ultimately disallowed—the Andorrans retreated, losing composure and battling self-doubt. "It's about confidence and reading the game's situations," Manso noted. Cerdà acknowledged the mental block: "We've had doubts about ourselves in recent matches."

The win restored some lost belief in the dressing room, though Manso cautioned against overconfidence given the shaky performance after halftime.

Separately, Zaragoza expressed frustration over nearly 50 fans denied entry despite holding tickets. The visitors said these supporters bought seats outside the official 140-ticket allocation provided by FC Andorra. Upon arrival, the tickets were cancelled moments before kickoff, with the hosts citing suspected reselling and invoking their right of admission.

Zaragoza learned of the issue just before the match and made last-minute appeals, but entry was refused. The club highlighted the fans' financial and personal losses from travel costs, with no prior warning given. In response, Zaragoza will compensate the affected supporters with free tickets to one of its next six home games at La Romareda or away matches at Cádiz, A Coruña, or Leganés, contacting them individually. FC Andorra has not commented further on the dispute.