Persib Bandung Targets First Win Against Port FC in ASEAN Club Championship
Persib Bandung travels to Bangkok to face Port FC in the ASEAN Club Championship, chasing their first victory against the Thai club after recording one draw and two losses in three previous meetings. The Group A fixture takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 19.00 WIB, according to match schedules.
Historical head-to-head records show Persib previously lost 0-1 to Port FC on September 19, 2024, in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2) at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, before securing a 2-2 draw at PAT Stadium on November 28, 2024, and dropping a 0-2 friendly match on July 6, 2025. Meanwhile, the tournament runs from October 7 to October 8, 2026, with champion Persib and runner-up Borneo FC participating as league representatives.
Squad Preparation and Travel Logistics in Bangkok
Reinholz explained that the physical mobilization aims to realign player muscles after the journey from Bandung that began at 06.00 WIB and landed at 14.30 WIB. The squad subsequently scheduled an official training session at Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, ahead of Thursday’s kickoff. The team enters the regional competition aiming to maintain positive momentum following recent victories over Persijap Jepara and South Korean side FC Seoul.
Fan Watch Parties Organized Across Indonesia
Official public viewing events named “Nobar Biru” are arranged across five locations for fans unable to travel to Thailand. Four CGV cinema locations host screenings—Paris Van Java, 23 Paskal, Festive Walk Karawang, and Grage City Mall Cirebon—with tickets priced at Rp85.000 available via the CGV app or venue counters.
An additional watch party takes place at Graha Persib on Jalan Sulanjana No. 17, Bandung, supported by Indofood and Indomie, with online tickets priced at Rp65.000 through the Persib App and offline registration available for Rp75.000.
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