Overview
- Moussa Diaby kicked Al-Hazm’s Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel in the groin and was sent off in the 34th minute.
- Home supporters whistled and shouted at the player and the referee as Diaby walked off.
- Egyptian refereeing expert Mohamed Kamal “Risha” told Al-Riyadiah the decision was correct under FIFA laws.
- The sending-off was Diaby’s third for Al-Ittihad after previous reds against Al-Nassr and Al-Riyadh.
- Al-Ittihad won 1-0 despite playing short, reaching 45 points and holding sixth place in the Saudi Pro League.