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Part of situation: Persib Bandung defeats FC Seoul in ACL Two opener (7 clusters)

Persib Bandung qualifies for ACL Two after defeating Manila Digger

Persib Bandung Manila Digger AFC Champions League Two Mariano Peralta ACL Two playoff

Persib Bandung secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2026/2027 group stage after defeating Manila Digger 1-0 in a playoff match at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on August 31, 2026. The decisive goal was scored by Argentine winger Mariano Peralta in the 89th minute.

Despite the victory, Persib faced challenges including the absence of key players Sandy Walsh, Luciano Guaycochea, and Gakuto Notsuda due to injuries, as well as a stadium ban preventing fans from attending due to previous incidents. Head coach Igor Tolic, making his official debut, emphasized the need for the team to remain focused on domestic league commitments following this continental success.

Persib has been drawn into Group E for the group stage, where they will compete against FC Seoul of South Korea, Melbourne Victory of Australia, and The Cong-Viettel FC of Vietnam. Their first group match is scheduled against FC Seoul on September 16, 2026.

Entities

AFC · AFC Champions League Two · Igor Tolic · Joan Esteva · Manila Digger · Manila Digger FC · Mariano Peralta · Persib Bandung · Si Jalak Harupat Stadium · Stadion Si Jalak Harupat

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Persib midfielder Marc Klok stated the team's sole target is to win and qualify for the group stage.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Persib coach Igor Tolic is focusing on tactical preparation and anticipating Manila Digger's counter-attacks.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Luciano Guaycochea, Sandy Walsh, and Gakuto Notsuda are unavailable for the match due to injury recovery.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The match will take place at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on Monday, August 31, 2026. sport.harianjogja.com
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The AFC has sanctioned Persib Bandung to play the match without spectators due to previous crowd riots. sport.harianjogja.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Manila Digger coach Juan Esteva noted that playing without home supporters may provide an advantage.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Manila Digger FC is the reigning champion of the Philippines league. sport.harianjogja.com
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Persib Bandung is scheduled to host Manila Digger in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/2027 play-off. sport.harianjogja.com

Sources

Jelang Hadapi Manila Digger, Igor Tolic Pastikan Persiapan Persib Tak Terganggu dengan Pemain Absen [www.bantenraya.com]
Fokus Asian Games, PBSI Tarik Mundur 3 Wakil dari China Masters 2026 [www.jawapos.com]
Persib Punya 4 Bek Asing Musim Ini, Julio Cesar: Bagus untuk Tim [www.jurnas.com]
Igor Tolic Belum Pikirkan ACL 2, Fokus Liga Dulu [www.radarbandung.id]
Persib vs Manila Digger Malam Ini: Jadwal, Link Live Streaming, dan [redaksiaceh.com]
Ini Lawan Persib di ACL Two, FC Seoul Jadi Tantangan Perdana [www.rri.co.id]
Persib Segel Tiket Fase Grup ACL Two, Igor Tolic Sentil Laga Kontra PSM [bali.jpnn.com]
Jadi Pahlawan Persib Saat Singkirkan Manila Digger, Mariano Peralta: Saya Beruntung [jabar.jpnn.com]
Persib vs Manila Digger, Jalan Maung Bandung Menuju Asia [sport.harianjogja.com]
Persib ACL 2026: Maung Bandung Siap Hadapi Grup Berat Di ACL Two - Ule. co. id [www.ule.co.id]
Prediksi dan Head-to-Head Persib vs Manila Digger di Champions League Two, Rekor Maung Bandung Masih 100 % [goodstats.id]
Pernyataan Tegas Igor Tolic usai Bawa Persib Bandung Lolos ACL 2 - Bagian 1 [www.inews.id]
Link Nonton Streaming Persib vs Manila Digger Secara Gratis Hari Ini, 31 Agustus 2026 [www.bola.net]
Tolic alihkan fokus Persib ke PSM usai lolos fase grup ACL Two [www.antaranews.com]
Link Live Streaming Persib Bandung Vs Manila Digger: Laga Krusial! [www.liputan6.com]
Persib Masuk Grup E ACL Two, Tiga Klub Tangguh Asia Sudah Menanti [www.jpnn.com]
Tampil di Asia, Persib dan Borneo FC Dapat Perlakuan Khusus dari I League [www.jpnn.com]
Hasil Persib vs Manila Digger: Gol Peralta Bawa Maung Bandung Lolos ACL Two [www.medcom.id]
Igor Tolic Minta Persib Alihkan Fokus ke PSM Usai Lolos ke SCL Two [mediaindonesia.com]
Pekan Neraka Persib Bandung: Hadapi Persija Jakarta dan FC Seoul Sekaligus di Kandang Lawan : Okezone Bola [bola.okezone.com]
5 Fakta Persib Usai Tekuk Manila Digger: Gol Menit 89 hingga Tampil 3 Musim Beruntun di Asia [www.viva.co.id]