Ratchaburi: Ratchaburi FC has made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Two, despite losing 0-1 to Persib Bandung in the away leg, securing a 3-1 victory on aggregate over two legs. The AFC Champions League II 2025-2026 Round of 16 second leg match took place at Gelora Bandung Stadium, where the home side Persib Bandung from Indonesia faced Ratchaburi FC from Thailand. Ratchaburi had secured a 3-0 lead in the first leg. During the match, Andrew Jung scored for Persib Bandung in the 40th minute. Initially flagged offside, the decision was reversed after a VAR check, granting the home team a 1-0 lead. The match saw Persib Bandung reduced to 10 men when William received a red card for a foul on Jonathan Khemdee in first-half injury time. According to Thai News Agency, in the second half, Persib Bandung came close to scoring again when Layvin Lersava's knee strike was saved by Ratchaburi's goalkeeper, Kamphol Pathomarkakul, in the 75th minute. Ratchaburi nearly equalized in the 9 0+5 minute, but Persib Bandung's goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam made the save. Despite the 0-1 defeat in this leg, Ratchaburi FC advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 aggregate score. The match ended in chaos, with some Persib Bandung fans expressing their frustration by setting off flares, throwing bricks, and attempting to invade the field. Ratchaburi FC's president, Thanawat Nitikanchana, and coach, Worawut Srimakha, instructed their players to retreat to the tunnel quickly. The club later posted on Facebook that their players and staff were safely in the locker room, waiting for the situation to improve, while being escorted by police and military personnel. Charoensak Wongkorn, a forward for Ratchaburi FC, reassured fans by updating that the team was safe despite the chaotic events. He noted that projectiles and flares were launched during the match, but fortunately, no injuries occurred. In other AFC Champions League Two matches, Tampines Rovers defeated Cong Anh Hanoi 3-1, advancing with a 6-1 aggrega te score. Al Nassr won against Arkhadak 1-0, progressing with a 2-0 aggregate. Al Ahly overcame Sepahan in extra time, securing a 1-0 victory and advancing with a 3-2 aggregate score.
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