JAKARTA - Persib Bandung completed their inaugural match in the Champions League Asia 2 (AFC Champions League Two) with a draw. Facing Lion City Sailors, the match was over with a score of 1-1.
Persib Bandung hosted Lion City Sailors (Singapore) in the first match of Group G of the Asian League 2 at the Gelora Bandung Stadium, Lautan Api on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
As the host, Maung Bandung took the initiative to attack from the start of the match. Persib had a golden opportunity in the 18th minute through Ulliam Barros which shot from an offside trap.
He had given the ball with his head to Saddil Ramdani before Ivan Susak made an ambush. However, the visitors can still tackle Saddil.
After the first attempt failed, it was Eliano Reijnders' turn to stab from the right and then take off a hard shot. But Susak was still alert to parry the ball.
Despite appearing to be pressing, the host's efforts still have not yielded results. The 0-0 score continued until the first half was over.
After the break, the match was exciting again. It didn't take long for Toni Datkovic to make a fatal mistake because Saddil's pass could be cut.
Having a golden opportunity, Saddil went straight to the penalty box and fired a shot at the near post. Susak couldn't stop his shot and put Persib 1-0 up in the 47th minute.
The Disadvantaged Situation made Lion City appear more pressing. Maxime Lestienne tried to threaten through a long-range shot which was then pushed over by Teja Paku Alam.
Entering the middle of the second half, the visitors took control of the match. This situation made Persib play waiting to reduce Lion City's attack.
Lion City's pressure finally paid off in the 90+2 minute. Lestienne's pass from the right can be headed by Thy to a goal.
The 1-1 score ended the match. This result makes both teams in second place in Group G with one point. The top position is occupied by Bangkok United with three points.
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