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Piqué Leads Snow Clear-Out as AndorraCultural Leonesa Plays Late and Finishes 1–1

A volunteer effort prompted by Piqué's public call allowed a delayed kickoff despite LaLiga seeking suspension.

Overview

  • An overnight snowfall of about 28 centimeters blanketed the pitch in Andorra, putting the Segunda División match at risk.
  • FC Andorra president Gerard Piqué asked residents to bring shovels and joined staff and supporters to clear the field.
  • LaLiga said it would request the RFEF's Juez Único to postpone the game due to conditions, but both clubs aimed to play given tight schedules.
  • Volunteers from both teams' fan bases helped remove snow, and kickoff was moved from 16:15 to 18:30 local time.
  • The match went ahead and ended 1–1, with goals from Luis Chacón for Cultural Leonesa and Josep Cerdà for Andorra.