The match between Al-Ittihad and Machida Zelvia sparked thrilling events after it ended with Al-Ittihad's loss and their unexpected exit from the AFC Champions League for the elite.

The final minutes saw significant tension on the field, before matters escalated after the final whistle, in a scene that sparked much controversy among the players and the officiating crew.

Ahmed Sharhili engaged in an unexpected action after getting into an altercation with the match referee, which escalated into a direct assault that surprised the attendees.

Referee Ma Ning did not hesitate in making his decision, as he showed the red card to the Al-Ittihad defender even after the match had ended, further escalating the crisis within the team.

This incident occurred after the Union lost by a score of one goal to none in a match that saw numerous objections to some refereeing decisions, including the disallowance of a goal in favor of the team.

The club exited the continental tournament amid a state of anger, both due to the result and the dramatic events that followed the match, paving the way for anticipated disciplinary decisions in the coming days.