In a shocking video emerging from the Saudi league, an angry fan can be seen whipping Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah after the club’s humiliating 1-4 loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final.
WATCH: Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah whipped by fan
The Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal Saudi Super Cup final ended in a drubbing for reigning Roshn Saudi League champions as the club lost 1-4 to Al Hilal. Goals from Malcom, Nasser Aldawsari, and Salem Aldawsari ensured a massive lead for Al Hilal in the game which eventually saw them win the cup. However, the Saudi Super Cup final was overshadowed by a bizarre incident in which Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah was whipped by an angry fan after the final.
The incident occurred as Hamdallah approached the fans seated goal side and an exchange of words took place. The striker could then be seen throwing water into the stand which could have enraged the fan. Perhaps in retaliation, the angry fan then pulled out a whip and whipped Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah. The shocking incident was recorded on video and has drawn mixed reactions from fans. You can watch the video here:
It remains to be seen how the fan managed to bring the whip into the stadium through security and what exactly happened leading up to the aggressive reaction of the fan.
Al Hilal crush Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup final:
After defeating Al Nassr in the semi final of the Saudi Super Cup, Al Hilal entered the final of the cup composed and ready to lunge into battle. The club announced their intentions soon after the game began as ex-Barcelona player Malcom scored for the Saudi Pro League table toppers in the 5th minute of the game itself. Al Hilal followed the goal up with complete domination and refused to part with the ball.
However, an excellent phase of play for Karim Benzema’s club saw Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah equalize for the side in minute 21. The goal didn’t deter Al Hilal as they kept pushing Al Ittihad into their own half. Al Hilal’s dominance soon bore fruit as a wonderful goal by Salem Aldawsari helped the club take a 1-2 lead just before halftime. Much more of the same was on display in the second half as Al Hilal completely zapped Al Ittihad of their energy and will to compete. Late goals from Malcom and Nasser Aldawsari in the 89th and 90+6 minute were the final nails in Al Ittihad’s coffin as they fell to a humiliating 1-4 loss in the final.
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