Peralta penalty earns Persib 1-0 win over Viettel to stay top of ACL Two Group E as Melbourne beat FC Seoul
Mariano Peralta's penalty just before half-time sealed Persib's second straight 1-0 win in a match with two red cards in Bandung, leaving the Indonesians top of Group E.
Persib Bandung stayed top of AFC Champions League Two Group E with maximum points after beating Vietnam's The Cong-Viettel 1-0 at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat on Wednesday, 14 October. Mariano Peralta scored the only goal from the penalty spot just before half-time, and both sides finished with 10 men after second-half red cards. In the group's other game, Melbourne Victory beat a much-changed FC Seoul 3-0 to move into second place.
Peralta settles a tight contest
The all-Southeast Asian meeting was cagey for long spells. Viettel had the first clear opening in the 17th minute, when Trieu Viet Hung met a cross from Khuat Van Khang but sent his shot just wide. Rimario Gordon also headed a corner off target for the visitors.
Persib had chances of their own. Peralta fired over from a rebound after a scramble following a Thom Haye corner, and Marc Klok and Ikhwan Tanamal both tested Viettel from distance, only to be stopped by goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet and his defence. The breakthrough finally came in the closing moments of the first half, when Peralta converted from the spot.
Two red cards in the second half
The match became more heated after the break. Viettel's Paulinho was sent off in the 67th minute after a second yellow card, with Indonesian reports saying the second booking came for a foul on Peralta. Seven minutes later, Persib captain Klok was also dismissed, leaving both teams with 10 men for the final stages.
Persib held on to keep their clean record. Their two wins in the group have both finished 1-0, after they won by the same score at home to FC Seoul on matchday one.
Victory beat a rotated FC Seoul
Melbourne Victory pulled away late at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, with Guillermo May scoring in the 64th minute, Santos in the 73rd and Jordi Valadon in the 84th. Korean media reported that Seoul left their regular starters out of the trip to prioritise the K League, and the Korean side are still without a point.
Group E standings after two matches
- Persib Bandung: 6 points
- Melbourne Victory: 4 points
- The Cong-Viettel: 1 point
- FC Seoul: 0 points
Viettel earned their point with a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in the opening round in September.
Other Southeast Asian sides still to play
Matchday two in the East Region is spread across 14 and 15 October, so Persib's win came before several other Southeast Asian clubs took the field. Singapore's Lion City Sailors, who were held 1-1 by BG Pathum United in their opener, were scheduled to visit Hong Kong's Tai Po on 15 October, while Tampines Rovers and Cambodia's Svay Rieng were also listed to play that day. With Persib already on six points, the Indonesian side are the early pace-setters among the region's clubs in the competition.
Key takeaways
- Persib beat The Cong-Viettel 1-0 on 14 October with a Mariano Peralta penalty just before half-time.
- Viettel's Paulinho and Persib's Marc Klok were both sent off in the second half.
- Persib lead Group E with six points from two 1-0 wins.
- Melbourne Victory beat FC Seoul 3-0 to move second on four points.
FAQ
What was the score in Persib vs Viettel? Persib Bandung won 1-0 in AFC Champions League Two Group E on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in Bandung.
Who scored for Persib against Viettel? Mariano Peralta scored from the penalty spot just before half-time.
Who is top of ACL Two Group E? Persib lead with six points, ahead of Melbourne Victory on four, The Cong-Viettel on one and FC Seoul on zero.
Sources: Detik, Viva, Radar Solo, Melbourne Victory official website, Star News Korea