Two clubs fined for fan trouble

The UAE FA fined Al Wahda and Al Ain clubs and warned them against their fans rioting following an unruly encounter in Abu Dhabi during the ninth week of the league.

The Al Ain fans threw empty bottles onto the field protesting against some refereeing decisions in the last five minutes of the match which their team lost 2-1. The FA fined Al Ain Dh 3,000 and also issued them a warning to keep a check on their fans.

Meanwhile, the Al Wahda's fans stormed the field when the referee blew the final whistle, and started celebrating their team's victory even before the players and officials left the ground.

They hurled empty bottles at the visiting Al Ain fans.

The FA fined Al Wahda Dh 5,000 and issued them a warning.

The FA also decided to change the venue of the President's Cup match between Al Ain and Al Orooba on January 25 from Al Wasl Stadium to Al Maktoum Stadium in Al Nasr because of maintenance works being carried out in Al Wasl.