Persib Bandung defeated Bali United 3-2 in week 27 of Liga 1 2026 at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api on April 12, 2026, despite playing with 10 men from the 64th minute. The win solidified Persib's lead at the top of the table with 64 points, four ahead of Borneo FC. Coach Bojan Hodak praised his team's champion mentality.
Persib Bandung demonstrated resilience in defeating Bali United 3-2 at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, during week 27 of Liga 1 2026.
Playing at home, Persib took the lead with a header from Ramon Tanque in the 30th minute, followed by Luciano Guaycochea's goal in the 55th. Patricio Matricardi received a red card in the 64th minute after a second yellow, forcing Persib to play with 10 men.
Bali United capitalized on their numerical advantage with Teppei Yachida's goal in the 81st minute, but Federico Barba responded for Persib in the 87th. Jordy Bruijn scored a consolation for Bali United in injury time, but Persib held on for a 3-2 win.
Coach Bojan Hodak said, "I think basically before the red card, we controlled the game." He added, "If we had played 11 against 11, we might have finished the match earlier."
The victory lifted Persib to 64 points at the top of the temporary standings, four points clear of Borneo FC.
