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 has called for action to stop fans from throwing bottles at players, describing it as "dangerous". The incident occurred during Al Ahli's 3-1 win over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite group match at Zabeel Stadium. The atmosphere was electric, with 4,500 supporters creating a lively environment.
However, emotions ran high at times, leading to bottles being thrown at players. Al Ahli's forward Saleh Abu Al Shamat was particularly targeted due to his perceived antics. Pusic emphasized the need to protect players and officials from potential harm caused by projectiles. Despite the dangerous situation, the match ended on a positive note with both teams maintaining cordial relations.
Al Ahli secured all three points, while Al Wasl remains without a point after two matches in the Champions League.
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