[REVISION HISTORY]

Persib Bandung defeats FC Seoul in ACL Two opener

Updated 27 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-09-18 09:39 UTC → 2026-09-20 22:54 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Persib Bandung secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2026-2027 group stage after defeating Manila Digger FC 1-0 in a play-off match on August 31, 2026. Mariano Peralta scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute, allowing the club to join Group E alongside FC Seoul, Melbourne Victory, and The Cong-Viettel. Following a 1-2 defeat against Persija Jakarta on September 12, 2026, the team shifted its focus toward their continental debut. The squad traveled to South Korea to begin training in Seoul to adapt to the environment. Manager Igor Tolic emphasized the need for peak performance despite a tight schedule and the physical toll of travel, while the squad managed the absence of Sandy Walsh and Gakuto Noguchi. On September 16, 2026, Persib Bandung achieved a historic 1-0 victory against FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in their Group E opener. Julio Cesar scored the decisive goal in the fifth minute following a corner kick from Marc Klok. This result marks the first time an Indonesian club has won an away match in South Korea since the 1994/1995 season, and the first time an Indonesian club has defeated a South Korean opponent in an Asian club competition since PSM Makassar beat the Pohang Steelers in 1996. ~~Despite heavy pressure from FC Seoul, the defense and goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam maintained~~ The win places Persib Bandung at the ~~lead. Teja Paku Alam was named player~~ top of ~~the~~ Group E. The match also featured the Asian competition debut for ~~his performance~~ midfielder Ikwan Ali Tanamal, who expressed pride in ~~maintaining~~ contributing to the ~~clean sheet.~~ three points. Manager Igor Tolic noted that the victory helped build player mentality and resilience following recent domestic setbacks. During the match, ~~Brazilian~~ defender Julio Cesar required medical attention and a neck brace following a collision with FC Seoul goalkeeper Kang ~~Hyeonmu in the second half. However, Cesar~~ Hyeonmu, though he later reassured supporters that he is fine ~~and ready~~ for upcoming domestic fixtures.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.