Persib Bandung Defeats Melbourne Victory 2-0

Persib Bandung Defeats Melbourne Victory 2-0 in AFC Champions League Two

Saya tidak tahu, percayalah. Saya tidak tahu, tapi kami melakukannya. Saya tidak tahu, saya pikir pelatih sudah mengatakan semuanya. Kami hanya pergi menjalaninya, pertandingan demi pertandingan, dan itu saja, kata Sekulic dikutip dari situs iLeague.

Persib Bandung defeated Melbourne Victory 2-0 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat in Bandung, maintaining a perfect record in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Balsa Sekulic scored both goals for the Indonesian club in the Group E fixture, securing three wins in the first half of the group stage.

The victory extends Persib’s perfect run in Group E to nine points from three matches, placing them firmly at the top of the standings. According to Kompas.id, the team only needs three more points from their remaining fixtures to secure qualification for the knockout rounds of the continental competition. Sebelumnya, Persib menang atas FC Seoul dan Viettel FC.

Melbourne Victory sits in second place in Group E with four points following the loss. FC Seoul occupies third place with three points, while Viettel FC holds the bottom position with one point after three games, as reported by Kompas.id. Melbourne Victory FC, asal Australia, berada di peringkat ke-8 di A League, kompetisi sepak bola tertinggi Australia.

Balsa Sekulic Scores Twice After Halftime

Persib broke the deadlock shortly after halftime on October 28, 2026, when Balsa Sekulic scored off a pass from Danijel Loncar in the 47th minute, according to Tribratanews. Momen ini membuat Maung Bandung tampil jauh lebih percaya diri. Following the opening goal, Thom Haye created multiple scoring opportunities with a long-range shot in the 59th minute and a free kick in the 63rd minute.

Sekulic added his second goal in the 67th minute, finishing a fast-counterattack engineered by teammate Berguinho. Infobdg.com noted that head coach Igor Tolic praised the collective discipline and defensive organization of his squad throughout the match, emphasizing that the team’s success stems from unified tactical execution rather than individual brilliance alone. Semua pujian untuk para pemain. Cara mereka bekerja bersama sangat luar biasa. Saya terkesan dengan bagaimana mereka menjalani setiap sesi latihan dan pertandingan, serta bagaimana mereka menemukan kekuatan dan fokus untuk menghadapi situasi yang berbeda. Mereka selalu menemukan cara untuk menang dan menjaga performa, katanya pada konferensi pers setelah laga. Setiap pemain memiliki peran penting untuk menjaga keseimbangan tim, baik ketika menyerang maupun saat bertahan. Saya harap semangat kolektif itu terus konsisten untuk meraih kemenangan pada pertandingan berikutnya, kata Tolic pada Kamis (29/10/2026).

Former Persib player Robbie Gaspar also commended the tactical approach, specifically highlighting the high-pressing strategy deployed from the opening whistle to disrupt Melbourne Victory’s rhythm, as reported by Kompas. Pangeran Biru successfully preserved their clean sheet, meaning the Indonesian side has not conceded a single goal across their first three matches in the tournament. Persib juga mampu mencatatkan empat gol. Pada menit ke-85, Charles Nduka punya peluang untuk memperkecil ketinggalan, tetapi sepakan kerasnya masih menyamping dari gawang.

Penilaian Penyerang Persib Balsa Sekulic

Ya, assist Berguinho, saya pikir itu luar biasa, sangat bagus. Saya sangat suka bermain dengan Berguinho, dia pemain yang luar biasa. Dan bagi saya, tugas saya adalah berlari ketika saya bermain dengan Berguinho. Bola akan datang, kata Sekulic memuji. Penyerang asal Montenegro ini mengaku bahagia karena kembali mencetak gol setelah cukup lama tidak mencatatkan namanya di papan skor. Saya sangat senang karena bisa membantu tim menang. Saya juga senang bisa kembali mencetak gol dan ingin mengucapkan selamat kepada rekan-rekan setim saya, ujar Sekulic seusai pertandingan. Gol tersebut menjadi tambahan motivasi bagi saya untuk menghadapi pertandingan berikutnya, ujar Sekulic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Persib’s ACL Two Campaign

Who scored the goals in Persib Bandung’s win over Melbourne Victory?

Balsa Sekulic scored both goals for Persib Bandung in the 47th and 67th minutes during the 2-0 victory on October 28, 2026.

What is Persib Bandung’s current standing in Group E?

Persib Bandung leads Group E with nine points from three matches, while Melbourne Victory is in second place with four points.

How many goals has Persib conceded in the AFC Champions League Two group stage?

Persib Bandung has not conceded any goals across their first three matches in the tournament.

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