Bandung, MINA – A clash of two tigers took place at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium when Persib Bandung hosted Persik Kediri in the 2025/2026 BRI Super League on Monday evening.
Maung Bandung (Bandung Tiger) played as the league leaders, while the White Tigers started the match from 12th place.
Persib Bandung coach Bojan Hodak used a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Persik coach Marcos Reina used a 4-4-2 formation.
In the 22nd minute of the match, Persik Kediri defender Muhammad Firly (85) committed a foul inside the penalty box. Firly, attempting to steal the ball from Berguinho (97) from behind, instead fouled the Brazilian player.
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Referee Rio Permana Putra immediately pointed to the penalty spot for the visiting team.
Thom Haye (33) stepped up to take the penalty. His cool shot into the right corner of the goal was beyond the reach of goalkeeper Leo Navacchio (1).
Goal. The score was instantly changed to 1-0 in the 24th minute.
Thom Haye immediately celebrated by holding a baby, dedicating his goal to the birth of his child a few days earlier.
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Second Penalty
During a Maung Bandung attack in the 37th minute, a Persik Kediri player again brought down a home player in the penalty box. This time, the player brought down was Frans Putros (55).
The Iraqi player was pulled by the arm while receiving a pass.
Referee Rio again pointed to the penalty spot for Persik Kediri.
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This time, Andrew Jung (90) stepped up to take the penalty. Although his shot was read by goalkeeper Leo Navacchio (1), the ball bounced into the net.
Goal. The score was 2-0 to Persib Bandung.
That score remained until halftime. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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