The president of Al-Wakrah entered the pitch during the match between Al Sadd and Al Wakrah. The match ended in a 0-0 draw and Al-Sadd remains leader of the Qatari championship.

This clash is reminiscent of the 1982 World Cup match between France and Kuwait. The sheikh of the emirate, furious, went down to the field to speak to the officials. The goal was ultimately canceled, angering French coach Michel Hidalgo. FIFA subsequently banned the referee from the match for life.