Gianyar, MINA – Persib Bandung scored two consecutive goals in the dying minutes of their match against hosts Bali United during the 2026 Dewata Challenge Series pre-season tournament, securing a 3-2 victory and the championship title.
Earlier in the match, held at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday night, Bali United had taken a 2-1 lead with goals from Brandon Wilson (6) in the 53rd minute and Joao Ferrari in the 59th minute.
Meanwhile, Persib had found the net in the 57th minute via a penalty kick from Marc Klok (23), awarded after Thomas Lam was shown a red card for bringing down Uilliam Barros (94) inside the penalty area.
Despite playing with ten men, the *Serdadu Tridatu* (Bali United) managed to hold the lead until Persib equalized through a goal by Balsa Sekulic (99) in the 88th minute.
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Sekulic’s goal came after a Bali player made an error while attempting to clear the ball inside the penalty box; Sekulic quickly capitalized on the loose ball.
GOAL! The score was tied at 2-2.
Two minutes later, Persib scored another spectacular goal courtesy of a perfect header by Gabriel Mutombo (3). The French player won an aerial duel against goalkeeper Mike Hauptmeijer (1) to connect with a cross from Saddil Ramdani (67).
GOAL! The score shifted to 3-2 in favor of Persib Bandung.
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That scoreline held until the final whistle, crowning Persib Bandung as the champions of the 2026 Dewata Challenge Series. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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