Bhayangkara FC vs Persib: Three African Players Destroy Maung Bandung in the First Half

Bandar Lampung, MINA – Bhayangkara FC hosted Persib Bandung in the 2025/2026 BRI Super League at Sumpah Pemuda Stadium, Bandar Lampung, Thursday evening.

The home team, The Guardians, started the match in sixth place in the standings. The Maung Bandung squad, who were overtaken at the top of the standings by Borneo FC, started the match as runners-up.

Bhayangkara FC coach Paul Munster implemented a 4-3-3 formation, while Persib coach Bojan Hodak opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation.

In the first half, Persib Bandung was shocked by a quick goal from Bhayangkara FC.

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In the Guardians’ attack in the 6th minute, a low cross by Privat Mbarga (37) passed between goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam (14) and other Persib players. The ball was tapped in by Bernard Doumbia (10).

GOAL! The ball went in, surprising Persib Bandung.

The score was 1-0. Doumbia celebrated by sliding on the pitch, which was soaked by the heavy rain.

A minute later, the Ivorian player threatened again, slipping past the Persib defense. However, a small effort from Marc Klok (23) sent Doumbia’s shot wide and hitting the post.

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It’s the Malian predator’s turn

The Maung Bandung defense was torn apart by Bhayangkara’s attack in the 26th minute. Malian predator Moussa Sidibe (17) was free to cut in behind the Persib defense.

Sidibe then won a duel with goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam.

GOAL! For the second time in the first half, Teja had to pick the ball out of his own net.

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The score was 2-0.

Two African players, plus Privat Mbarga from Cameroon, destroyed Persib’s defense in the first half.

Trailing by two goals, Persib Bandung responded with a barrage of attacks.

It wasn’t until injury time at the end of the first half that the Bandung team scored their goal through Federico Barba with an epic header.

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GOAL! The score was 2-1.

That score held until halftime. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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