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The Saudi Arabian Soccer Federation is to evaluate its spectator code of conduct after an Al-Ittihad participant was whipped by a supporter.
The incident occurred on the finish of Al-Ittihad's defeat by Al-Hilal within the Saudi Tremendous Cup in Abu Dhabi.
reveals footage Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdalla threw water at a fan, after which the fan attacked the participant twice with a whip.
SAFF mentioned It was “shocked by the humiliating scenes”.
Morocco's Hamdalla scored for his staff and the staff misplaced 4–1.
“Soccer in Saudi Arabia is a household sport and fortunately fan dysfunction is extraordinarily uncommon,” SAFF mentioned.
“That’s the reason the actions of this ‘so-called’ fan go in opposition to every part that Saudi soccer represents and we condemn this incident in its entirety.
“The Spectator Code of Conduct will probably be totally reviewed. The evaluate will be sure that up to date guidelines and rules are applied to swiftly and successfully impose acceptable penalties to assist keep away from recurrence of such incidents.”
