Persib Bandung beats Port FC 3-1 in Shopee Cup, reports Disway Malang
Persib Bandung secured a dramatic 3-1 victory over Port FC at Pathum Thani’s Stadion Thammasat on Thursday, October 8, 2026, launching the Indonesian club into second place in the Group B standings for the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2026/27, as reported by Disway Malang.
Late-Game Remontada Stuns Host Port FC
Persib fell behind in the 63rd minute when substitute Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell converted a penalty kick awarded after a foul by Ikwan Ali Tanamal on Francisco Mendes inside the box. Teja Paku Alam could not stop the attempt, giving the Thai side a 1-0 advantage. Head coach Igor Tolic responded immediately by introducing tactical adjustments, bringing on Dedi Kusnandar and Balsa Sekulic for Adam Alis and Uilliam Barros. Prior to these events, the first half ended in a scoreless draw, and Igor Tolic deployed a starting lineup featuring Teja Paku Alam in goal, backed by a defensive four of Gabriel Mutombo, Patricio Matricardi, Julio Cesar, and Ikwan Ali Tanamal, with Marc Klok and Adam Alis patrolling the midfield.
The tactical shift unlocked the match in the final minutes. Mariano Peralta equalized in the 86th minute by slotting home a pass from Balsa Sekulic. Rosembergne “Berguinho” Da Silva followed in the 93rd minute with a strike that beat the Port FC goalkeeper to give the visitors a 2-1 lead. Luka Menalo sealed the result two minutes later by heading in a cross, completing a three-goal surge inside a nine-minute span. During the second half, the referee initially made a ruling that was subsequently overturned following a VAR review. Later, with eight minutes of stoppage time underway, Kakang Rudianto entered the match as a substitute to replace Ikwan Ali Tanamal, just before Port FC threatened with a long-range shot prior to Persib’s late goals.
Johor Darul Ta'zim Leads Group B After Opening Fixtures
Following the opening fixtures on October 8, 2026, Johor Darul Ta’zim leads Group B with three points and a plus-six goal differential after a 6-0 victory over PKR Svay Rieng, according to Disway Malang. Persib occupies second place with three points and a plus-two goal differential. Công An Hà Nội FC sits third with three points after defeating Lion City Sailors 1-0. Lion City Sailors, Port FC, and PKR Svay Rieng round out the group behind them, while Shan United has yet to play.
Persib captain Marc Klok emphasized the physical demands of the fixture, noting that the squad executed a defensive block and relied on counter-attacks against a high-caliber opponent. Speaking to the club’s official media, Klok pointed out that the team’s conditioning allowed them to maintain intensity through stoppage time. Manager Umuh Muchtar praised the team’s resilience following the final whistle, highlighting the squad’s ability to secure points away from home in international competition. Wearing jersey number 23, Klok lauded the contributions of both starters and substitutes for providing fresh energy, and added that the result serves as a massive triumph for Indonesia, the club, the squad, and team confidence, concluding with the statement, Saya sangat bangga dengan tim ini
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