Unai Simón rules out Osambela foul and admits his error

Unai Simón has put an end to the controversy over Osasuna's equaliser at El Sadar. The Athletic Club goalkeeper rules out any obstruction by Osambela during the play, even though the action had been scrutinised closely.

Athletic looked set to take all three points after Nico Williams scored in the 84th minute, but Catena rescued a draw at the death. Speaking on Radioestadio Noche, on Onda Cero, Unai explained that it was a reflex reaction, not wanting to give up on the ball, and said he planned to protest to referee Miguel Sesma about it. According to Mundo Deportivo, the keeper added that he would not like a foul to be given against an opposing goalkeeper for an action like that by one of his own strikers.

Still, he acknowledges a mistake of his own: a technical error in a poor punch after Kike Barja's cross, which ended up costing the goal. Unai considers the matter closed and wants the focus to shift to the next matches.