AFC Champions League Two - PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 2-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Bandung: Persib Bandung overcame a determined Manila Digger FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage tie at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on Wednesday.

The Indonesian side will now make their second consecutive appearance in the Group Stage while Manila will seek continental honours in the AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26.

Persib broke the stalemate in the 38th minute through an own goal by Manila keeper Michael Asong.

The home side, who claimed a joint-record fourth Indonesian league title last season, had a larger share of possession and more shots on target going into the break.

Manila came back fighting in the second half and struck the equaliser in the 66th minute through Gambian defender Modou Joof.

Their joy was short-lived, however, as Brazilian striker Uilliam Barros scored Persib’s second seven minutes later after an assist by Beckham Putra.

Persib will now look to advance past the AFC Champions League Two Group Stage for the first time while Manila Digger will hope for a better outcome in the AFC Challenge League.

PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 2-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

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