Persib Bandung secured a 1-0 victory over Arema FC in Group A of the 2026 Piala Presiden at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat on Saturday night.
Uilliam Barros scored the only goal in the 23rd minute to secure the win for Persib. The goal came from a combination between Balsa Sekulic and Berguinho that sent the ball into the penalty area.
Persib leads Group A with three points following the victory. Arema FC applied early pressure but could not equalize despite increasing attacking intensity in the second half.
Persib coach Igor Tolic started new signings Gabriel Mutombo, Luka Menalo, Balsa Sekulic, and Ikhwan Ali Tanamal. The team made substitutions in the 65th minute, bringing on Dion Markx, Dedi Kusnandar, and Al Hamra Hehanussa.
