Like a tiger that never tires of clawing away time, Persib Bandung has made history by ensuring two consecutive seasons or back to back winning the Indonesian League 1, even though there are still three matches left in the competition.
In Bandung, victory was not only celebrated, but felt, transforming into a sound that vibrated from the heart of the city to several areas in West Java.
Wise men say, victory, if celebrated too quickly, is easy to get caught up in surface euphoria.
However, those who have followed Persib's journey for the past ten years, surely know that this streak of success is not an instant result; this success is the fruit of consistency, tactical maturity, mature leadership, and chemistry built from the dressing room to the stands.
During the last two seasons Persib has shown extraordinary stability.
In the climate of the Liga 1 competition which is often marked by changes of coaches, financial crises, inconsistent performances of big clubs, and often controversial league operators, Maung Bandung actually appears as an anomaly. They not only survive the storm, but dance on it.
The club management plays a vital role in the success of this pride of West Java. With a family-like, calm but firm leadership, they build a team with a long-term approach, combining business aspects, financial stability, and achievement.
In fact, this season began with Persib like previous seasons, complete with hope and a little skepticism; Persib had ended a long drought last season, and the public knows that maintaining glory is harder than achieving it.
However, in the hands of Bojan Hodak, the more difficult thing can be achieved. The Croatian coach who never talks too much has succeeded in building a team not with pomp, but with precision.
