Persib beat DPMM 1-0, secure semifinal berth in Piala Presiden
Balsa Sekulic scored in the 74th minute off a rebound after his penalty was saved, while DPMM still have a route to advance.
Persib Bandung secured a place in the semifinals of Piala Presiden 2026 after defeating DPMM FC 1-0 in a Group A match at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat, Kabupaten Bandung, on Tuesday. The only goal came from Balsa Sekulic in the 74th minute, converting a rebound after his penalty was saved by goalkeeper Samuel Somerville. The result moved Persib to the top of the Group A standings with six points from two matches. DPMM dropped to the bottom with one point, but still have a chance to advance. Earlier, a goal by Oscar Santis for DPMM was disallowed for offside, while Fitrah Maulana denied Dalberto a scoring chance. In the final group match, Persib will face Tampines Rovers on Friday (31/7), while DPMM meet Arema FC.