Isenmulang FC Thrashed 0-4 by Persib, Mundari Karya: I Take Responsibility

Isenmulang Kalteng FC once again suffered a bitter result in the continuation of the BRI Super League 2026/2027. Away at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat, Bandung Regency, on Sunday (1/11/2026), the team coached by Mundari Karya fell 0-4 to Persib Bandung. This defeat was not merely the loss of three points, but widened the pressure in the relegation zone that has weighed on them since the start of the season.

Mundari Karya, the 66-year-old coach, did not deflect. He accepted the poor result as his primary responsibility. “This is a collective mistake, all parties are involved. But the point is that the coach is responsible. I am the most responsible for this defeat,” he said after the match, as quoted by Bola.com.

Hopes of stealing points at Persib's home ground had actually soared. Isenmulang came with the capital of three previous matches that were considered fairly good. However, that plan fell apart through a series of elementary mistakes, especially losing the ball in the middle area of the pitch, which the hosts repeatedly exploited.

Mundari's analysis highlighted the evolution of Persib's play. He judged the hosts to be far more dangerous when launching counterattacks. “We have seen they are very good in counter attack when the opponent loses the ball in the middle. That is what has changed from Persib's previous play,” he explained. This statement underlines that Isenmulang's defeat was not solely due to their own weaknesses, but also because of the opponent's improved quality.

For Isenmulang, a record of eight matches with only three points is a loud alarm. The gap with the team above the red zone is starting to widen, and the time to recover is growing narrower. If the negative trend continues, it is not impossible that they will have to accept the bitter reality of relegation to the second tier. The club management is also demanded to immediately take strategic steps, whether to keep Mundari or conduct a thorough evaluation.

“I was very optimistic about stealing points here because in the previous three matches we were quite good. However, we made many mistakes, especially when losing the ball in the middle of the pitch,” said Mundari Karya.

On the other hand, this victory reaffirms the quality of Persib Bandung as one of the teams to be reckoned with in the BRI Super League this season. The effectiveness of their transitions has become a deadly weapon that is difficult for opponents to contain. For Isenmulang, the match against Persib can be a valuable lesson: losing concentration even slightly in midfield results in a goal.

The question going forward: can Isenmulang FC rise from the slump, or will this defeat mark the beginning of the bitter reality of relegation? The Indonesian football public awaits the answer.