Indonesian Super League News: Persib’s success in defeating Manila Digger was greeted with joy by Umuh Muchtar. The Maung Bandung team manager expressed his happiness after gaining a narrow 1-0 lead.
Hosting a representative team from the Philippines at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Monday (31/8), victory is a non-negotiable mission. Because this is a play off match and the losing team fails to qualify for the 2026/2027 AFC Champions League Two.
Carrying Indonesia’s good name on the international stage, Persib has successfully carried out its duties. Umuh admitted that he felt happy and was able to make his sick condition immediately improve because he had won.
“I’m happy, everyone. Even though I was sick, thank God I suddenly recovered,” he said when interviewed after the match at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Monday (31/8).
Umuh felt even more happy because the positive results were determined by Mariano Peralta. His left foot shot in the 89th minute penetrated the Manila Digger goal after welcoming a flick header from Berguinho.
Mariano Peralta is a new player in the 2026/2027 season competition. He was hijacked from Borneo FC and immediately became the focus of Persib’s front row with above average individual abilities.
Umuh, who insisted from the start on bringing in the man from Argentina, was satisfied with his contribution. The level of play of the 2025/2026 Super League MVP then made this 78 year old man feel satisfied.
“That’s the greatest, yes. Of all the people who would have seen class like that, surely everyone would like it, not surprised. Because Peralta is the favorite too, but yes, everyone is also good at the others,” he concluded.
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