Andrew Jung’s Goal Leads Persib to Victory Over Persita, Goalkeeper Red Card

Bandung, MINA – After suffering a bitter defeat at the Asian level, Persib Bandung returned to form in less than a week when they faced Persita Tangerang in the 2025/2026 BRI Super League on Sunday evening.

Playing at home at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium, Maung Bandung remains at the top of the standings with the advantage of two postponed matches.

Meanwhile, Cisadane Warrior sits in sixth place in the standings and hopes of securing three points to move into the top five.

The first half was a tense affair, with 45 minutes of play remaining goalless. Although the home team dominated possession and attack, Persita Tangerang’s defense was impressive, forcing the Maung Bandung forward line to concede few shots.

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The home team finally scored its first goal in the second half from a set piece.

Persib were awarded two corner kicks in the 50th minute. On the second corner kick by Luciano Guaycochea (8), his delivery was met by a header from Andrew Jung (90). The ball deflected sharply into the right side of the goal.

Goal. The home team and the crowd immediately erupted in celebration of the long-awaited goal.

The score was instantly 1-0 to Persib Bandung.

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Goalkeeper Red Card

In injury time, when Persita goalkeeper Igor Rodrigues (29) advanced from his area to support the attack, Persib Bandung launched a swift counterattack.

Beckham Putra (7) brought the ball in with goalkeeper Igor trailing. This forced goalkeeper Igor to jump and collide with Beckham from behind, stopping the situation that had arisen.

The referee immediately showed the Brazilian goalkeeper a red card at 90+13. Hokky Caraka (80) then replaced him.

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The 1-0 score held until the referee blew the final whistle in the 107th minute.

This victory moved Persib Bandung back above Persija Jakarta, who were currently in second place in the standings. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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