Unruly Night, Unbelievable Standings: Jaissle's Outburst Sparks a Historic AFC clash
A controversial clash between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Duhail produced not only a 2-2 draw but also a high-profile outburst from Matthias Jaissle. The German coach’s sideline behavior and post-match critique of the refereeing dominated discussion. Al-Ahli, now on four points, sit second behind Al-Hilal, while Al-Duhail pick up their first point and sit ninth in West Asia’s group. The night also spotlighted a tense exchange between Belmadi and Jaissle, raising questions about tactics and stability heading into the season.