Persib Bandung Secures 1-0 Victory in 2026 President’s Cup

Persib Bandung opened their Piala Presiden 2026 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Arema FC at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat in Bandung, according to match reports from Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Early Breakthrough Secures Victory for Maung Bandung

Persib started the opening match with high intensity, putting pressure on the Arema defense from the opening whistle. According to match accounts, several early attempts from the home side were successfully blocked by the Arema backline before the breakthrough arrived.

In the 23rd minute, Uilliam Barros broke the deadlock to send the Stadion Si Jalak Harupat crowd into celebration. Uilliam capitalized on a precise pull-back pass from Berguinho, executing a clever back-heel that completely fooled Arema goalkeeper Adi Satryo. That single strike gave Persib a 1-0 lead that they carried into the halftime interval, despite late first-half pressure from Arema.

Second-Half Tactics and Final Minutes

The second half featured an aggressive exchange of attacks from both squads as Arema hunted for an equalizer. According to match statistics, Arema came agonizingly close in the 89th minute when Gustavo Franca unleashed a close-range shot, but his attempt drifted just wide of the goal.

Persib held firm through the remainder of regulation time to secure the clean sheet and the three points.

Starting Lineups

Both managers deployed competitive squads for the tournament opener on July 25, 2026. According to the official team sheets, the starting formations featured:

• Persib Bandung: Teja Paku Alam; Ikwan Tanamal, Patricio Matricardi, Gabriel Kupa, Kakang Rudianto; Luciano Guaycochea, Adam Alis, Rosembergne Da Silva; Luka Menalo, Balsa Sekulic, Uilliam Barros.
• Arema FC: Adi Satryo; Achmad Maulana, Diego Luiz, Wallison Moreira, Johan Farizi; Roberto Pimenta, Sneyder Munoz; Gustavo Franca, Joel Vinicius, Gabriel Silva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the winning goal for Persib against Arema FC?

Uilliam Barros scored the lone goal in the 23rd minute, utilizing a back-heel flick from a Berguinho pass, according to match reports.

Where was the Piala Presiden 2026 opening match played?

The fixture took place at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat in Bandung on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

What was the final score of the Persib vs. Arema FC match?

Persib Bandung won the match 1-0.