Persib Bandung clinched a crucial victory when they hosted fierce rivals Persita Tangerang in a thrilling Super League 2025/26 fixture. The match, held at Persib’s home ground, Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium in Bandung on Sunday, February 22nd, saw the hosts secure a narrow 1-0 win, keeping their title aspirations firmly on track.
The decisive goal for ‘Maung Bandung’ (The Blue Tigers) finally broke the deadlock in the second half. Capitalizing on a well-executed corner kick, Andrew Jung rose above the defenders to power a header past Persita’s goalkeeper and into the net, sending the home crowd into raptures. Adding to the drama, Persita’s goalkeeper, Igor Rodrigues, was shown a red card during the match, further complicating matters for the visitors and marking a significant turning point in the intensely contested game.
This hard-fought victory solidified Persib Bandung‘s commanding position at the summit of the Super League standings, boasting an impressive 50 points. The result underscores their dominance and ambition to claim the league title. Conversely, Persita Tangerang remained stuck in sixth place with 35 points, unable to climb higher despite their efforts to challenge the league leaders. The outcome further highlights the competitive nature of the 2025/26 Super League season.
Summary
Persib Bandung clinched a crucial 1-0 victory against fierce rivals Persita Tangerang in a Super League 2025/26 fixture. Hosted at GBLA Stadium on Sunday, February 22nd, the decisive goal came from Andrew Jung, who powered a header into the net after a corner kick. Adding to the drama, Persita’s goalkeeper, Igor Rodrigues, received a red card during the intensely contested game.
This hard-fought win solidified Persib Bandung’s commanding position at the top of the Super League standings with an impressive 50 points. Conversely, Persita Tangerang remained in sixth place with 35 points, unable to climb higher. The outcome highlights Persib’s dominance and title aspirations, underscoring the competitive nature of the 2025/26 Super League season.