Bandung, MINA – The 2026 President’s Cup featured a Group A match between Brunei Darussalam team DPMM FC and the host team Persib Bandung at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency, Tuesday evening.
The first half was tense, with DPMM FC threatening in the 5th minute. However, goalkeeper Fitra Maulana (81), who made a risky move outside the penalty box, managed to close down the opposition’s shooting space.
In the 14th minute, DPMM stunned Maung Bandung with a goal by Abdul Hariz Herman (16). However, the linesman raised his flag for offside.
By halftime, neither team had scored.
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The second half began with Persib exerting more pressure.
Two corner kicks in the 67th minute by Persib failed to produce any clear-cut opportunities.
In the 69th minute, a scramble ensued in front of the Brunei goal. A shot from Balsa Sekulic (99) was saved by the post.
However, Persib’s continued attack forced DPMM FC player Tommy Mawat Bada (3) to bring down Luka Menalo (9) inside the penalty box.
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Persib’s new striker, Balsa Sekulic, was entrusted with taking the penalty. A surprise came when goalkeeper Samuel Somerville (1) read Balsa’s shot and parried it away.
However, the rebound came back to Balsa, allowing him to easily take a second shot.
GOAL! The Bobotoh (fans) filling the Si Jalak Harupat stands roared loudly.
The score was 0-1 to Persib Bandung in the 74th minute.
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Down a goal, DPMM FC came out more aggressively, threatening the Maung Bandung defense.
The 0-1 score held until the end of the match. This positive result secured Persib’s place in the semifinals of the 2026 President’s Cup. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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