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Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026

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Persib Bandung has won the 2026 Dewata Challenge Series Series, an international preseason tournament held from August 13 to 18 at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali. The competition featured Indonesian Super League clubs Bali United and Persib Bandung, alongside Malaysia’s Sabah FC. Persib secured the title with a perfect record, beginning with a 3-0 victory over Sabah FC. They clinched the championship following a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Bali United at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium. United. After trailing 1-2 until the 88th minute, Balsa Sekulic equalized, and Gabriel Mutombo secured scored the title with a winning header in stoppage time. Coach Igor Tolic praised the 90+1 minute. Marc Klok also contributed squad’s “mental resilience” and aggressive response to the scoring. With this win, Persib completed being behind, noting the preseason tournament with a perfect record, having previously defeated Sabah FC 3-0. Coach Igor Tolic remarked helped players adapt to his tactics. However, he emphasized that while the victory demonstrates a “strong mentality,” the squad team still requires improvements in coordination and defensive stability, noting the team has only been together for three weeks. consistency. The club is now shifting its focus to the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) playoffs against Manila Digger on August 31. A victory would place Persib in Group E alongside FC Seoul, Melbourne Victory, and The Cong-Viettel. Regarding squad availability, defender Sandy Walsh remains sidelined due to an injury sustained with the Indonesian national team, though while Eliano Reijnders and Ragnar Oratmangoen are reintegrating into the lineup.

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  1. 2026-08-19 06:31 UTC Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026
  2. 2026-08-19 06:29 UTC Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026
  3. 2026-08-19 01:36 UTC Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026
  4. 2026-08-18 06:14 UTC Dewata Challenge Series 2026 football tournament

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