Persib Bandung faced off against Lion City Sailors in the AFC Championship League 2, with an intense match that saw a controversial red card for Persib’s Dimas Drajad. The match, which took place on Wednesday, ended in a disappointing 2-0 loss for the Indonesian side, much to the frustration of head coach Bojan Hodak.
The game started off with both teams looking strong, but it was Lion City Sailors who took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal from Gabriel Quak. Persib fought hard to equalize, but their efforts were thwarted when Dimas Drajad was shown a red card in the 68th minute for a challenge on a Lion City Sailors player.
The red card left Persib with 10 men on the field, making it even more difficult for them to mount a comeback. Despite their best efforts, the Indonesian side conceded another goal in the 85th minute, with Song Ui-young finding the back of the net for Lion City Sailors.
After the match, Bojan Hodak expressed his disappointment with the result and the red card shown to Dimas Drajad. The head coach believed that the decision was harsh and that it affected the outcome of the game.
Hodak also praised his players for their fighting spirit and determination, despite the odds stacked against them. He vowed to work on improving their performance and ensuring that they bounce back stronger in their next matches.
The loss against Lion City Sailors puts Persib in a difficult position in the AFC Championship League 2, with only one point from their first two matches. They will need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming fixtures if they are to have any chance of progressing in the tournament.
Overall, the match against Lion City Sailors was a tough test for Persib Bandung, but one that they will learn from and use to improve in the future. With the support of their fans and the determination of their players, they will look to turn their fortunes around in the AFC Championship League 2.
