Overview
- Al Wahda won the Pro League Cup on penalties, 4–2 after a 0–0 draw, before tempers flared on the pitch.
- Referee Sergey Ivanov recorded direct red cards for Al Ain’s Alejandro Kaku and Al Wahda’s Mansour Saleh in his official report after the post‑match fracas.
- The UAE FA Disciplinary Committee will examine the referee and match observer reports along with VAR and stadium camera footage to decide sanctions.
- Local media report that Kaku faces a two‑match ban that would rule him out against Sharjah and Al Dhafra, a potential blow with Al Ain six points clear with three rounds left, though the suspension is not official yet.
- A refereeing analyst said the 90 minutes had no decisive errors and noted that cards can be issued after full time if players remain on the field.