JAKARTA - Persib Bandung had to admit Ratchaburi FC's 0-3 advantage in the first leg of the 16th round of the AFC Champions League Two (Asian Champions League) at Ratchaburi Stadium, Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Ratchaburi's three goals against Teja Paku Alam were scored by Pedro 'Tana' Placeres (5' and 84') and Gabriel Mutombo Kupa (53').
Maung Bandung coach Bojan Hodak admitted that his team's performance was not optimal since the beginning of the match. The early goal that happened became a record for his team.
"We didn't start the game well and conceded in the first 10 minutes," Hodak said in a press conference after the match.
Even though he tried to get up and create several golden opportunities, including a ball that hit the crossbar, Persib failed to score a reply.
Entering the second half, Hodak assessed that his team lost control in the midfield. He highlighted his players' failure to win the second ball and lack of vigilance against the opponent's quick counterattack.
The hot weather factor was also said to be a physical obstacle that drained the energy of the children throughout the match.
Persib must chase a three-goal deficit to qualify for the Asian Champions League 2. Therefore, Hodak wants to prepare his team as well as possible while correcting weaknesses so that they can come back in Bandung.
"Now we need to focus for the next seven days for the next match in Bandung. I hope the stadium will remain full as usual because it's not easy to play there and of course our performance must be better," he said.
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