Melbourne Victory loses first ACL2 game to Persib Bandung in Indonesia
Melbourne Victory had their first loss of the ACL2 campaign. They fell 2-0 to Indonesian champions Persib Bandung in Java.
Melbourne Victory's unbeaten run in the Asian Champions League 2 ended in Indonesia. Persib Bandung won 2-0 at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Java.
The first half was tough. 93 per cent humidity made it hard for either side to control the game.
Montenegrin striker Balsa Sekulic scored seconds into the second half. He added a second goal in the 67th minute.
Victory almost scored when Santos hit the bar. He couldn't convert in the harsh conditions.
Victory rotated players after their Melbourne Derby match days earlier. Jack Warshawsky was in goal for the injured Jack Duncan.
The loss leaves Savarese's side at a crossroads in their Asian campaign.
- Persib Bandung 2-0
- Final score
- Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Java
- Stadium and location
- 93 percent
- Humidity
- Balsa Sekulic
- Goalscorer
Why it mattersVictory lost their first match of the competition. They must regroup before their next Asian fixture.
AustraliaThe defeat puts an Australian A-League side under pressure in continental competition and highlights the challenge of playing in tropical conditions.
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