AFC Champions League 2: Persib Bandung Lost 0-1 To Port FC

Persib Bandung lost to Port FC in the inaugural match of Group F AFC Champions League 2 2024/2025 (Instagram/@persib).

JAKARTA - Persib Bandung received bitter results on the inaugural matchday of the 2024/2025 AFC Champions League 2. Entertaining a team from Thailand, Port FC, Maung Bandung lost 0-1 through a goal at the end of the match.

Appearing at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Soreang, Bandung Regency, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, WIB night, the host is more often pressured by Port FC.

The Thai team managed to make it difficult for Maung Bandung. It was recorded that there were six slick attempts carried out by the club defended by Asnawi Mangkualam, although none of them produced results in the first half.

The Persib situation is also not very good. Bojan Hodak's team struggled to dismantle the visitors' defense. Edo Febriansah shot in the 13th minute soared.

Similar to Ryan Kurnia's shot in the 25th minute which was wasted and made the 0-0 score last until the first half was over.

In the second half, Port FC was still superior in possession of the ball. However, Persib was not without resistance.

Beckham Putra managed to fire a shot on target in the 70th minute, but Worawut Srisupha was still able to parry the ball. Not wanting to lose, Port FC responded a minute later via Bordin Phala's powerful shot into the right corner of Persib's goal, but Kevin countered it brilliantly.

Only in the 90th minute, Port FC managed to break into the host's goal. Kevin Deeromram who received a pass on the left then passed it to Willen who stood free in the penalty box.

Calmly, the Brazilian striker broke into Kevin's goal. The 1-0 score lasted until it was over.

This result makes Persib rank third in the Group F standings without points. Bojan Hodak's team won the goal difference from Zhejiang who lost 0-2 to Lion City Sailors.

While Port FC is in second place with three points, lost on goal difference to Lion City Sailors who are at the top.