Persib Bandung Fined Over 6.4 Million Baht After Fan Violence Costs Them AFC Cup Spot Against Rayong
Persib Bandung faces a 6.4 million baht fine and two-match home crowd ban after supporters attacked Rayong FC fans and players during their AFC Champions League elimination on February 18.
Indonesian club Persib Bandung has faced penalties after their supporters threw objects and attacked Rayong FC fans and players following their elimination from the AFC Champions League Two Round of 16. During the February 18 match at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api, Persib won 1-0 at home but lost on aggregate 3-1, as Rayong secured a 3-1 combined score to advance to the semi-finals. Upset home supporters hurled bricks and objects at Rayong players and coaching staff, forcing them to flee to the locker room for safety. Rayong supporters were also threatened by hostile locals, with some changing clothes and others seeking refuge in the players' dressing room. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has now imposed sanctions on Persib Bandung, including a fine of $200,000 (approximately 6,463,800 baht) and a two-match home crowd ban for future AFC competitions.
