The Saudi Arabian Soccer Federation is to evaluate its spectator code of conduct after a supporter appeared to whip an Al-Ittihad participant.
The incident passed off on the finish of Al-Ittihad’s defeat by Al-Hilal within the Saudi Tremendous Cup in Abu Dhabi.
Footage exhibits Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah throw water at a fan, who then strikes the participant twice with what appears to be like like a whip.
The SAFF mentioned it was “shocked with the disgraceful scenes”.
Moroccan Hamdallah scored for his facet as they misplaced 4-1.
“Soccer in Saudi Arabia is a household sport and, fortunately, fan dysfunction is extraordinarily uncommon,” mentioned the SAFF.
“It is why the actions of this ‘so referred to as’ fan go in opposition to all that Saudi soccer represents and we utterly condemn the incident.
“There can be an intensive evaluate of the spectator code of conduct. The evaluate will guarantee up to date guidelines and laws are put in place to swiftly and successfully impose appropriate penalties to assist keep away from any repeat of such incidents.”
