Persib Bandung defeated Bangkok United 1-0 to secure the Group G title and advance to the round of 16 in the AFC Champions League Two on December 10, 2025. Ramon Tanque's header in first-half injury time proved decisive, despite a missed penalty by Uilliam Barros. Coach Bojan Hodak praised the team's efforts amid a packed schedule but highlighted their poor penalty record.
Persib Bandung hosted Bangkok United at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, securing a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Ramon Tanque's header in the 45+1st minute. This goal confirmed Persib's Group G championship with 13 points from four wins, one draw, and one loss, advancing them to the round of 16 in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025-2026.
Prior to Tanque's goal, Persib had a golden opportunity from a penalty kick taken by Uilliam Barros. However, the shot was saved by Bangkok United goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai, with the ball rebounding off the post and going wide. The incident left the stadium silent, underscoring Persib's ongoing penalty struggles.
Croatian coach Bojan Hodak addressed the issue post-match. "Our team played well, but we failed again to score from the penalty spot. So far, we have missed four times," he said, quoted from the club's website. Despite this, Hodak expressed pride in the team's resilience. "This is the fifth match in 20 days, so we had to make some rotations," he added, referring to the demanding schedule.
Hodak also lauded the exceptional match atmosphere fueled by Bobotoh supporters. "I felt the atmosphere was fantastic. This achievement is an important note for the development of Indonesian football," he stated. He highlighted fan support as a key motivator: "Fantastic. Every player and coach wants to experience an atmosphere like this."
The feat matches Persib's 2015 AFC Cup run. For the round of 16, the draw is set for December 30, 2025, with home-and-away matches on February 11-12 and 18-19, 2026. As group winners, Persib will face a runner-up from another group, potentially teams like Macarthur FC or CAHN FC from Group E, or Ratchaburi FC or Nam Dinh from Group F, depending on December 11, 2025, results. Bangkok United advanced as Group G runners-up.
