Al-Qadsiah beat Al-Taawoun in Buraidah in the 10th round of the Saudi Roshn League. The result sent Al-Qadsiah top of the Saudi League table with 25 points, one point clear of second-placed Al-Hilal, who have played one match fewer.
Al-Taawoun president Badr Al-Ghannam was shown on video accusing the referee of Al-Taawoun's match against Al-Qadsiah of favouring Al-Qadsiah ahead of its upcoming clash against Al-Hilal.
Al-Youm video
Saudi newspaper Al-Youm published a video clip of Al-Ghannam sitting in the stands of Al-Taawoun's stadium and directing angry words at the match referee.
Accusation over yellow cards
According to Al-Youm, Al-Ghannam accused the referee of three times ignoring a yellow card for Al-Qadsiah's Musab Al-Juwayr, sparing him a suspension against Al-Hilal.
Late winning goal
Tijjani Reijnders scored the only goal for Al-Qadsiah in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
Table position
The win left Al-Qadsiah on 25 points, one point ahead of Al-Hilal in second place, with Al-Hilal having played one match fewer.