The draw between Al-Ahli and Al-Fayha sparked a major crisis, as statements and accusations flared up against the refereeing team following the conclusion of the match between the two teams in the Roshn League.

The German coach Matthias Jaissle expressed his dissatisfaction directly to the referee, engaging in a heated discussion during which he said, "Why are you doing this to us?" before the referee affirmed the correctness of his decisions.

The match witnessed a state of anger within the Al-Ahly ranks due to the referee's failure to award penalty kicks that the players demanded, which heightened the tension on the field.

The Englishman Ivan Toney sparked controversy with strong statements, during which he confirmed that the fourth official asked them to focus on the Asian Championship, demanding the full recordings be released to prove what happened.

The Brazilian Galeno joined the wave of anger, indicating through his account that there are those who want to award the title to one side, considering what is happening to be lacking in respect.

The club's sporting director, Rui Pedro, called for an urgent investigation into the incident, particularly concerning the fourth official's statements, emphasizing the need to reveal the truth to the public.

Al Ahly Club issued an official statement expressing its strong dissatisfaction with the refereeing errors, considering that they directly affected the match result and the team's position in the competition.

The statement called for a review of the referee selection mechanism and demanded access to the VAR room recordings and all conversations that took place during the match, along with an explanation of the reasons behind the controversial decisions.

Al-Ahly's management affirmed its confidence in the relevant authorities but emphasized the need to take steps that ensure justice and maintain the integrity of the league competition.

For his part, Musalli Al-Muammar, the former president of Al-Nassr, commented on the crisis, pointing out the need to refer back to recordings and to punish the wrongdoer, whether it be the referee or the player, if the incident is confirmed or denied.

Al Muammar concluded his remarks by questioning the connection between this crisis and the league leader, emphasizing that the ongoing debate should not affect match results or team standings.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, raising Al Ahly's tally to 66 points, amid tense circumstances that may have repercussions beyond the current round.