Persib Bandung has reclaimed the top spot in the 2025-2026 Super League standings, swiftly overtaking Borneo FC just one day after being displaced. This pivotal shift occurred on Thursday (30/4) evening, as the Maung Bandung squad delivered a commanding 4-2 comeback victory against Bhayangkara FC (BFC) at the PKOR Pemuda Stadium in Lampung.
The match began with high intensity, as both sides immediately locked horns in a grueling midfield battle. Despite the high stakes, Persib’s defensive line struggled with focus early on. Within just six minutes, Bernard Doumbia took advantage of the lapse to find the back of the net, giving Bhayangkara an early lead. Although Marc Klok managed a spectacular goal-line clearance shortly after, Persib’s defensive cracks widened again in the 26th minute, allowing Moussa Sidibe to capitalize on a through ball and a rebound to double the deficit to 2-0.
Trailing by two goals, the visitors shifted gears, launching a fierce offensive to regain their footing. Just before the halftime whistle, their persistence paid off when center-back Federico Barba rose to meet an accurate cross from Adam Alis, heading the ball home in the 45+2 minute to cut the lead in half.
The momentum shift carried into the second half following a tactical adjustment by head coach Bojan Hodak, who brought on Layvin Kurzawa. The impact was immediate: Kurzawa delivered a precise cross that was met by a sharp header from Rosembergne “Berguinho” da Silva, leveling the score at 2-2. Persib’s relentless pressure soon left the Bhayangkara defense overwhelmed.
By the 60th minute, Beckham Putra Nugraha completed the turnaround, firing a shot that deflected into the net to put Persib 3-2 ahead. As the match neared its conclusion, Adam Alis hammered home a powerful strike in the 89th minute, securing a 4-2 victory. Throughout this flurry of goals, Persib goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam remained a pillar of strength, notably thwarting a golden opportunity from Moussa Sidibe to keep his side in control.
The match was not without late drama, as Dendy Sulistyawan briefly appeared to find the net for the hosts during injury time. However, the stadium’s cheers were silenced when the referee overturned the goal following a VAR review. With this hard-fought win, Persib Bandung sits at the summit of the Super League table with 69 points, equal to Borneo FC but holding the advantage in the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Summary
Persib Bandung reclaimed the top spot in the 2025-2026 Super League standings after securing a commanding 4-2 comeback victory against Bhayangkara FC. The match, held on Thursday (30/4), saw Bhayangkara take an early 2-0 lead through goals from Bernard Doumbia and Moussa Sidibe. However, Federico Barba began Persib’s recovery by scoring just before halftime, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
In the second half, tactical adjustments fueled Persib’s full turnaround, with goals from Rosembergne “Berguinho” da Silva, Beckham Putra Nugraha, and Adam Alis securing the 4-2 win. Persib goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam made crucial saves, and a late Bhayangkara goal was overturned by a VAR review. This hard-fought victory places Persib at the league’s summit with 69 points, holding a head-to-head advantage over Borneo FC.