Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah sent off after tense end to Al-Wakrah match

Baghdad Bounedjah was sent off after the final whistle following a confrontation with referee Mohamed Al-Shammari during Al-Shamal’s match against Al-Wakrah in the Qatari league.

The Algerian striker was not included in Al-Shamal’s starting line-up for Thursday’s game, but still found himself at the centre of a tense conclusion to the match.

After the referee brought the game to an end, Bounedjah approached Al-Shammari to challenge several decisions made during the match. His reaction resulted in a red card being shown after the final whistle.

The incident adds to a difficult evening for Bounedjah, who had already been left out of the starting team for the league fixture.

The Algerian international appeared frustrated by decisions made during the match and continued to express his dissatisfaction after the final whistle. His approach towards the referee ultimately led to his dismissal.

Bounedjah has previously been known for his emotional reactions on the pitch, and his latest incident could now have further consequences depending on the disciplinary decision.

A sending-off after the final whistle can still carry a punishment, meaning the Algerian forward could face a suspension or additional sanction following the incident.

For Al-Shamal, the focus will now turn to the disciplinary consequences of Bounedjah’s reaction, while the striker will have to wait to discover the extent of any punishment.

The incident occurred after what had already been a frustrating night for Bounedjah. Despite not starting the match, he remained involved in the events surrounding the game and ended the evening with a red card.

His confrontation with Al-Shammari centred on decisions made during the match, with the striker approaching the official immediately after the final whistle to make his objections known.

The dismissal means Bounedjah’s actions after the match could now become a separate issue for the Qatari league’s disciplinary authorities.

The Algerian striker’s latest outburst therefore leaves him facing the possibility of further punishment, with the details of any sanction expected to depend on the disciplinary review of the incident.