Today's score: "Ratchaburi" decisively beat "Persib Bandung" in the ACL2 Round of 16 first leg, greatly improving their chances to advance.
On 11 February 2026 GMT+7, in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League 2 Round of 16 first leg, Ratchaburi FC, the Thai League 1 runners-up, hosted Persib Bandung, the top team from Indonesia's highest league, at Ratchaburi Stadium.
In the first half, at the 5th minute, the home team, nicknamed "The Dragon Kings," took an early 1-0 lead. Attacking down the right, Jesse Curran crossed the ball centrally. Denilson Junior failed to control the first touch, but the ball fell to Pedro Tana, who made a sharp finish into the net. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, at the 53rd minute, Ratchaburi extended their lead to 2-0 again attacking from the right. Jakrapan Kaewprom skillfully dribbled past Persib Bandung’s Andrew Jung before delivering a cross to the far post where Gabriel Mutombo headed the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs into the net.
At the 84th minute, "The Dragon Kings" sealed the 3-0 win with a well-executed one-two on the right. Jesse Curran passed centrally to Gleison Garcia, who laid it off for Pedro Tana to break free and calmly score into an open goal. This was the Spanish midfielder’s second goal of the match.
The match ended with Ratchaburi FC winning convincingly over Persib Bandung, securing a strong advantage before the second leg away at Persib Bandung’s home on Wednesday, 18 February.
*Thanks to Ratchaburi FC for the images.