Al Ahli coach Marino Pusic calls for action after 'dangerous' bottle throwing at Al Wasl
Marino Pusic said something needs to be done to stop fans throwing bottles at players, terming it “dangerous”. The Al Ahli Saudi coach was speaking after his side’s 3-1 win over Al Wasl in Dubai on Monday night. The AFC Champions League Elite group match was played in an electric atmosphere created by 4,500 supporters at the Zabeel Stadium. Emotions boiled over at points, though, with many…
Al Ahli coach Marino Pusic called for action to stop fans from throwing bottles at players, describing it as "dangerous." The incident occurred during Al Ahli's 3-1 victory over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite group match at Zabeel Stadium, which drew in 4,500 enthusiastic supporters. Although emotions ran high, the coach emphasized the importance of maintaining a cordial relationship between the two teams, as the match concluded on amicable terms.
However, he firmly stated that players and officials should not be targeted with projectiles, as it poses a significant safety risk. Pusic highlighted that while support and passion are crucial elements of the game, the use of dangerous objects on the pitch is unacceptable. The coach expressed sympathy for such incidents, noting that while they can be heated moments, they should not escalate to dangerous levels.
The result of the match left Al Wasl without a point after two games in the Champions League, and fans were reportedly disappointed with coach Rui Vitoria. Despite the challenging conditions, Al Ahli secured a crucial three points, setting them up for their next match in the Saudi Pro League.
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