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Persib host The Cong-Viettel seeking a second win in ACL Two
Persib Bandung host The Cong-Viettel at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in West Java on October 14.
The match is the teams’ second game in the AFC Champions League Two group stage, and Persib are seeking another win after beating FC Seoul 1-0 in their opener.
Persib coach Igor Tolic says the team is focusing on preparing for each match, as a busy schedule follows a 2-2 domestic league draw with Dewa United and a win over Thailand’s Port FC.
The Cong-Viettel coach praised Persib’s strength and singled out midfielder Marc Klok as a highly skilled attacking player.
Persib have not played this Vietnamese club before, but they lost 4-0 to Hanoi T&T in an Asian competition in 2015.
A win would give Persib six points from two group matches, while Tolic has not confirmed whether several injured players will be available.
Persib Bandung are set to host Vietnam’s The Cong-Viettel in the second matchday of the 2026/2027 AFC Champions League Two group stage.
The match is scheduled for 14 October at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung.
Persib are seeking a second Group E win after beating FC Seoul 1-0 in their opening match.
Persib captain Marc Klok said the team was eager to win at home and make a strong start to its first two matches.
The Cong-Viettel coach Velizar Popov called Persib a strong team and praised Klok’s technical ability.
- Who
- Persib Bandung and The Cong-Viettel.
- What
- They are scheduled to meet in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Persib are seeking a second win.
- When
- 14 October 2026, at 19:15 WIB.
- Where
- Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, in Soreang, Bandung Regency, Indonesia.
- Why
- Persib want to secure another three points after winning their opening match against FC Seoul.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Persib lost 4-0 to Hanoi T&T in an Asian Champions League qualifier in Hanoi.
Persib beat FC Seoul 1-0 in the AFC Champions League Two.
Persib drew 2-2 with Dewa United.
Persib are scheduled to host The Cong-Viettel at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium.
- Competition
- 2026/2027 AFC Champions League Two
- Group
- Group E
- Venue
- Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency
- Scheduled kickoff
- 14 October 2026, 19:15 WIB
- Persib's opening result
- 1-0 win over FC Seoul
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What people are saying
We are very excited to perform well again, and to get three points at home, and to get a very good start in the first two matches on the Champions League journey (ACL 2)
We don't have a special plan, we just take it match by match. We don't even think about which competition we are playing in, we just focus on preparing for the next match
Persib is a very strong team. Although their recent results have not been very impressive, this shows that this group is difficult and full of challenges.