2018 Liga 2 (Indonesia)

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The 2018 Liga 2 was the second season of the Liga 2 under its current name, and the ninth season under its current league structure.[1]

Season2018
Dates23 April – 4 December 2018
ChampionsPSS
(1st title)
PromotedPSS
Semen Padang
Kalteng Putra
Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Liga 2
Season2018
Dates23 April – 4 December 2018
ChampionsPSS
(1st title)
PromotedPSS
Semen Padang
Kalteng Putra
RelegatedPersegres
Persik Kendal
Persika
Persiwa
PSIR
Semeru
Matches293[i]
Goals761 (2.6 per match)[i]
Best PlayerIchsan Pratama
Top goalscorerIndra Setiawan
(29 goals)
Biggest home winPersiraja 7–0 Perserang
(14 July 2018)
Biggest away winPersik Kendal 0–3 Semen Padang
(3 July 2018)
Semeru 0–3 Madura
(5 July 2018)
Highest scoringMartapura 3–4 Persiwa
(25 April 2018)
Persiraja 7–0 Perserang
(14 July 2018)
PSBS 5–2 Persiba
(15 July 2018)
Persiraja 6–1 Aceh United
(8 October 2018)
Longest winning run7 games
Semen Padang
Longest unbeaten run10 games
PSIM
Longest winless run12 games
Persiwa
Longest losing run6 games
Persiwa
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PSS won the title after a 2–0 win over Semen Padang in the final at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong on 4 December 2018.[2]

Overview

Player regulations

Clubs could register at least 18 players and a maximum of 30 players without age restriction like the previous season, but maximum 3 players over the age of 35 years. Like the previous season, the clubs also couldn't use foreign players.[3]

Teams

Teams changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2017 season.

To Liga 2

Relegated from Liga 1

Promoted from Liga 3

From Liga 2

Promoted to Liga 1

Relegated to Liga 3

Stadium and locations

Locations of the 2018 Liga 2 teams (Red: West Region, Blue: East Region)
More information Team, Location ...
Team Location Stadium Capacity
Aceh United Banda Aceh Harapan Bangsa 45,000
Bireuën Cot Gapu[a] 15,000
Blitar United Blitar Gelora Supriyadi 15,000
Cilegon United Cilegon Krakatau Steel 25,000
Kalteng Putra Palangka Raya Tuah Pahoe 5,000
Madura Sumenep Ahmad Yani 15,000
Martapura Martapura Demang Lehman 15,000
Persegres Gresik Gelora Joko Samudro 25,000
Perserang Serang Maulana Yusuf 15,000
Persiba Balikpapan Batakan 40,000
Persibat Batang Moh Sarengat 15,000
Persik Kendal Kendal Kebondalem 10,000
Persika Karawang Singaperbangsa 25,000
Persiraja Banda Aceh H. Dimurthala 20,000
Persis Solo Manahan 25,000
Madiun Wilis[b] 25,000
Persita Karawang Singaperbangsa[c] 25,000
Tangerang Benteng Taruna 30,000
Persiwa Kuningan Mashud Wisnusaputra 10,000
Cirebon Bima 15,000
Depok Heri Sudrajat 5,000
PSBS Biak Cendrawasih 15,000
PSIM Yogyakarta Sultan Agung[d] 35,000
PSIR Rembang Krida 10,000
PSMP Mojokerto Gajahmada Mojosari 10,000
PSPS Riau Pekanbaru Kaharudin Nasution 30,000
PSS Sleman Maguwoharjo 31,700
Semen Padang Padang Haji Agus Salim 15,000
Semeru Lumajang Semeru 3,000
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Notes:

  1. [a]
    Aceh United plays at Cot Gapu starting from week 16.[4]
  2. [b]
    Persis plays at Wilis due to the renovation of their stadium at Manahan.[5]
  3. [c]
    Persita played their first seven home games at Singaperbangsa until Benteng Taruna was finished.[6]
  4. [d]
    PSIM plays at Sultan Agung due to the renovation of their stadium at Mandala Krida.[7]

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

More information Team, Head coach ...
Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt Sponsor(s)
Aceh United Indonesia Bonggo Pribadi[8] Indonesia Feri Komul[9] Calci[10] Bank Aceh1, The Light of Aceh1
Blitar United Vacant Indonesia Eka Hera[11] Kelme[12]
Cilegon United Indonesia Sasi Kirono Indonesia Rinto Ali[13] Kelme[14] Krakatau Steel1, PT. Cilegon Putra Mandala1
Kalteng Putra Indonesia Kas Hartadi Indonesia Dadang Apridianto[15] MBB[16] Halo Dayak1, Bank Kalteng1, Barito Pacific1, Dwima Group1, Wilmar2
Madura Indonesia Salahudin Indonesia Beny Ashar[17] Kelme[18] BPR El Baghraf1
Martapura Indonesia Frans Sinatra Huwae[19] Indonesia Qischil Minny[20] Kelme[21] Jhonlin Group1, Banjarmasin Post1, Haji Maming2
Persegres Indonesia Sanusi Rahman[22] Indonesia Dedi Indra[23] Twinstore[23]
Perserang Indonesia Bambang Nurdiansyah[24] Indonesia Rastiawan Aribowo[25] Kelme[26]
Persiba Indonesia Haryadi Indonesia Bryan Cesar[27] RIORS[27] Anugerah Group Balikpapan1, Cahaya Indonesia Wisata3
Persibat Indonesia Daniel Roekito[28] Indonesia Arif Budiono[29] RIORS[30] Negeri Phonsel1, Kospin Sekartama1
Persik Kendal Indonesia Ricky Nelson Indonesia Alaik Sabrina[31] Kelme[32] Sinar Mas Group1, Dewi Ratih Putera Beton2, Tribun Jateng2, Kendal Industrial Park3
Persika Indonesia Herry Kiswanto Indonesia Aang Suparman[33] MBB[34] Paytren1, Pupuk Kujang1, Peruri1, Yamaha3, Bank BJB3, Aqudo3
Persiraja Indonesia Akhyar Ilyas Indonesia Muklis Nakata[35] Kelme[36] PDAM Tirta Daroy1
Persis Indonesia Agus Yuwono Indonesia Galih Sudaryono Saestu[37] Torabika1, Bukalapak1, BNI1, Syahdana Properti Nusantara1, Syahdhana Energi1, Saestu Manunggal Nusantara1, PLN2, Corsa2, Kalimasadha Nusantara3
Persita Indonesia Wiganda Saputra Indonesia Egi Melgiansyah RIORS[38]
Persiwa Indonesia Suimin Diharja[39] Indonesia Saktiawan Sinaga[40] Calsie[12]
PSBS Indonesia Slamet Riyadi Indonesia Toumahuw Yacob talas[41] Bank Papua1
PSIM Indonesia Bona Simanjuntak[42] Indonesia Hendika Arga[43] Kelme[44] ReneSola1, Jogja Istimewa1, Gudegnet3
PSIR Indonesia Uston Nawawi Indonesia Denny Rumba[45] Print Sport[46] Semen Gresik1
PSMP Indonesia Jamal Yastro[47] Indonesia Indra Setiawan Print Sport[48]
PSPS Riau Indonesia Hendri Susilo[49] Indonesia Ponda Dwi Saputra[50] Kelme[51] Corsa1, Bank Riau Kepri1, Frozen1, Oxygen1, FAT1, Pemuda Pancasila Provinsi Riau3, Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru3
PSS Indonesia Seto Nurdiantoro[52] Indonesia Achmad Hisyam[53] Sembada[54] Corsa1, Torabika1, Indomie1, Go-Jek1, Muncul3
Semen Padang Indonesia Syafrianto Rusli Indonesia Hengky Ardiles[55] MBB[56] Oxygen1, Semen Padang (Semen Indonesia Group)1, Torabika1, Corsa1, Paytren1, Citilink2, AYIA3
Semeru Indonesia Putut Wijanarko Indonesia Reza Mustofa[57] Kelme[58] Manda Group1, Nogosari Leather1, Radar Semeru1, Radar Jember2, Tabloid Bola3, Beritajatim.com3
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Notes:
1. ^ On the front of shirt.
2. ^ On the back of shirt.
3. ^ On the sleeves.
4. ^ On the shorts.

    Coaching changes

    More information Team, Outgoing coach ...
    Team Outgoing coach Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming coach Date of appointment
    Persita Indonesia Bambang Nurdiansyah End of contract 12 October 2017 Pre-season Indonesia Elly Idris 27 December 2017[59]
    PSBS Indonesia Frengky Samay End of contract 13 October 2017 Indonesia M. Jaelani Saputra February 2018[60]
    Persiwa Indonesia Djoko Susilo End of contract 13 October 2017 Indonesia Suimin Diharja 13 April 2018[39]
    PSS Indonesia Freddy Muli Signed by Persis 16 October 2017[61] Indonesia Herry Kiswanto 1 December 2017[62]
    Persegres Indonesia Hanafi End of contract 12 November 2017[63] Indonesia Puji Handoko 19 April 2018[64]
    Persiba Indonesia Haryadi Demoted to assistant coach 12 November 2017[65] Brazil Wanderley da Silva 13 December 2017[66]
    PSPS Riau Indonesia Philep Hansen Maramis End of contract 21 November 2017 Indonesia Jafri Sastra 15 December 2017[67]
    Persika Indonesia Suimin Diharja End of contract 24 November 2017[68] Indonesia Ricky Nelson 11 December 2017[69]
    Martapura Indonesia Frans Sinatra Huawe End of contract 28 November 2017 Indonesia Hartono Ruslan 22 February 2018[70]
    Aceh United Indonesia Ansyari Lubis End of contract 28 December 2017 Chile Simón Elissetche 28 December 2017[71]
    PSMP Indonesia Redi Supriyanto Demoted to assistant coach 2 January 2018 Indonesia Jamal Yastro 2 January 2018[47]
    Blitar United Indonesia Gatot Mulbajadi Mutual termination 12 January 2018[72] Indonesia Suimin Diharja 2 March 2018[73]
    Persik Kendal Indonesia Ahmad Yasin Demoted to assistant coach 24 January 2018 Indonesia Eduard Tjong 24 January 2018[74]
    PSPS Riau Indonesia Jafri Sastra Mutual termination 4 February 2018[75] Indonesia Ansyari Lubis 8 February 2018[76]
    Persis Indonesia Freddy Muli Resigned 23 February 2018[77] Indonesia Jafri Sastra 14 March 2018[78]
    PSPS Riau Indonesia Ansyari Lubis Resigned 4 March 2018[79] Indonesia Hendri Susilo 20 March 2018[49]
    Blitar United Indonesia Suimin Diharja Mutual termination 11 April 2018[39] Indonesia Bonggo Pribadi 12 April 2018[11]
    PSIM Indonesia Erwan Hendarwanto Became team's manager 30 April 2018 12th in East Region Indonesia Bona Simanjuntak 30 April 2018[42]
    PSS Indonesia Herry Kiswanto Resigned 6 May 2018[80] 5th in East Region Indonesia Seto Nurdiantoro 24 May 2018[52]
    Perserang Indonesia Zainal Abidin Zapello Sacked 22 June 2018 10th in West Region Indonesia Bambang Nurdiansyah 22 June 2018[24]
    PSBS Indonesia M. Jaelani Saputra Sacked 3 July 2018 11th in East Region Indonesia Slamet Riyadi 3 July 2018[81]
    Persiba Brazil Wanderley da Silva Resigned 5 July 2018[82] 9th in East Region Indonesia Haryadi 5 July 2018
    Martapura Indonesia Hartono Ruslan Sacked 12 July 2018 6th in East Region Indonesia Frans Sinatra Huawe 12 July 2018[19]
    Persita Indonesia Elly Idris Sacked 15 July 2018[83] 11th in West Region Indonesia Wiganda Saputra 15 July 2018
    Persika Indonesia Ricky Nelson Resigned 16 July 2018[84] 8th in West Region Indonesia Herry Kiswanto 25 July 2018[85]
    Persegres Indonesia Puji Handoko Resigned 21 July 2018[86] 11th in East Region Indonesia Sanusi Rahman 21 July 2018[22]
    Persik Kendal Indonesia Eduard Tjong Resigned 25 July 2018[87] 12th in West Region Indonesia Ricky Nelson 29 July 2018[88]
    Persis Indonesia Jafri Sastra Sacked 14 August 2018[89] 2nd in West Region Indonesia Agus Yuwono 15 August 2018[90]
    Cilegon United Indonesia Imam Riyadi Resigned 4 September 2018[91] 10th in West Region Indonesia Sasi Kirono 11 September 2018[92]
    Blitar United Indonesia Bonggo Pribadi Loaned by Aceh United 19 October 2018[8] 7th in East Region
    Aceh United Chile Simón Elissetche Sacked 19 October 2018 3rd in West Region Indonesia Bonggo Pribadi 19 October 2018[8]
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    First round

    West region

    More information Pos, Team ...
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
    1 Semen Padang (P) 22 12 3 7 29 22 +7 39 Advance to the second round
    2 Persiraja 22 10 5 7 43 28 +15 35[a]
    3 Aceh United 22 10 5 7 29 30 −1 35[a]
    4 Persita 22 10 5 7 32 22 +10 35[a]
    5 Persis 22 10 5 7 25 16 +9 35[a]
    6 PSPS Riau 22 8 7 7 30 38 −8 31[b]
    7 Perserang 22 8 7 7 23 29 −6 31[b]
    8 Cilegon United 22 8 5 9 27 25 +2 29
    9 Persibat 22 8 4 10 22 28 −6 28
    10 Persika (R) 22 6 6 10 23 33 −10 24 Relegation to Liga 3
    11 PSIR (R) 22 6 4 12 24 30 −6 22[c]
    12 Persik Kendal (R) 22 6 4 12 18 24 −6 22[c]
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    Source: Babak Penyisihan Liga 2[dead link]
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Drawing.
    (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
    Notes:
    1. [a]
      Head-to-head points: Persiraja (+5) 11 pts; Aceh United (–2) 10 pts; Persita (–1) 7 pts; Persis (–2) 5 pts
    2. [b]
      Head-to-head results: PSPS Riau 2–1 Perserang, Perserang 3–2 PSPS Riau
    3. [c]
      Head-to-head results: PSIR 1–0 Persik Kendal, Persik Kendal 1–1 PSIR
    More information Home \ Away, ACH ...
    Home \ Away ACH CLG SER BAT KEN KAR RAJ SOL PTA REM RIA SPD
    Aceh United — 1–0 0–0 2–0 2–1 3–1 0–0 2–1 2–0 2–2 2–2 4–1
    Cilegon United 4–0 — 2–0 0–0 3–2 1–2 4–0 2–1 1–2 2–1 2–0 1–0
    Perserang 1–0 1–1 — 1–1 2–1 2–2 3–1 1–0 1–2 1–0 3–2 1–0
    Persibat 1–1 2–1 2–1 — 1–0 1–0 2–1 2–1 0–1 3–1 2–2 1–2
    Persik Kendal 3–0 1–0 2–0 0–1 — 2–0 1–3 0–1 1–1 1–1 0–0 0–3
    Persika 2–1 4–0 1–1 2–1 0–1 — 2–2 0–0 0–2 2–1 0–0 1–0
    Persiraja 6–1 0–0 7–0 1–0 0–0 3–1 — 1–0 2–1 2–0 5–0 2–0
    Persis 1–0 2–0 2–1 2–1 1–0 2–0 1–1 — 0–0 2–0 3–1 3–0
    Persita 2–3 0–0 1–1 3–0 0–1 4–1 4–2 1–0 — 4–0 2–1 1–1
    PSIR 0–1 1–1 0–1 1–0 1–0 3–1 1–0 1–1 2–0 — 6–0 1–2
    PSPS Riau 1–2 2–1 2–1 3–1 2–1 1–1 4–2 1–1 2–1 1–0 — 2–1
    Semen Padang 1–0 3–1 0–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 3–2 1–0 1–0 3–1 1–1 —
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    Source: Babak Penyisihan Liga 2[dead link]
    Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
    For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

    East region

    More information Pos, Team ...
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
    1 PSS (C, P) 22 14 1 7 37 15 +22 43 Advance to the second round
    2 Kalteng Putra (P) 22 11 6 5 29 18 +11 39[a]
    3 Madura 22 11 6 5 35 21 +14 39[a]
    4 PSMP 22 12 1 9 41 29 +12 37
    5 Martapura 22 9 4 9 31 29 +2 31[b]
    6 PSIM[c] 22 12 4 6 31 29 +2 31[b]
    7 Blitar United 22 9 4 9 24 26 −2 31[b]
    8 Persiba 22 8 3 11 36 34 +2 27
    9 PSBS 22 7 5 10 28 32 −4 26[d]
    10 Persegres (R) 22 7 5 10 23 40 −17 26[d] Relegation to Liga 3
    11 Semeru (R) 22 6 1 15 17 40 −23 19
    12 Persiwa[e] (R) 22 4 4 14 21 40 −19 7
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    Source: Babak Penyisihan Liga 2[dead link]
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Drawing.
    (C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
    Notes:
    1. [a]
      Head-to-head results: Kalteng Putra 1–0 Madura, Madura 1–1 Kalteng Putra
    2. [b]
      Head-to-head points: Martapura (+1) 6 pts; PSIM (0) 6 pts; Blitar United (–1) 6 pts
    3. [c]
      PSIM were deducted nine points due to FIFA sanction.[93]
    4. [d]
      Head-to-head results: PSBS 4–0 Persegres, Persegres 2–1 PSBS
    5. [e]
      Persiwa were deducted six points due to FIFA sanction and three points from PSSI disciplinary committee on 3 October 2018.[94]
    More information Home \ Away, BLI ...
    Home \ Away BLI KTP MAD MTP PGU PBA PWA BIA YOG PMP PSS SEM
    Blitar United — 1–1 1–1 1–0 1–1 2–0 3–1 3–1 1–3 2–1 1–0 1–2
    Kalteng Putra 2–0 — 1–0 3–0 2–0 2–2 2–0 1–1 3–0 2–1 1–0 3–1
    Madura 3–0 1–1 — 0–0 1–0 2–1 2–0 3–0 3–1 2–1 1–0 4–0
    Martapura 2–1 0–0 4–2 — 2–1 1–1 3–4 1–0 3–0 4–2 3–0 1–0
    Persegres 1–1 2–1 1–1 2–1 — 2–1 2–1 2–1 2–3 0–2 1–1 2–1
    Persiba 0–2 2–0 1–1 2–1 6–0 — 3–0 3–1 1–2 3–2 1–4 3–0
    Persiwa 0–1 1–3 1–1 1–0 1–1 2–1 — 0–0 0–3[ii] 3–1 0–1 2–3
    PSBS 2–1 0–0 1–0 1–2 4–0 5–2 3–2 — 0–0 3–0 0–2 2–0
    PSIM 0–1 2–0 3–2 3–1 1–0 2–1 2–2 1–1 — 0–0 1–0 2–0
    PSMP 2–0 3–0 3–0 4–2 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–1 4–1 — 2–1 3–0
    PSS 2–0 1–0 1–2 1–0 5–1 1–0 1–0 3–0 4–0 3–1 — 5–0
    Semeru 1–0 0–1 0–3 0–0 1–2 0–2 2–0 4–1 0–1 2–1 0–1 —
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    Source: Babak Penyisihan Liga 2[dead link]
    Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
    For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

    Second round

    This round began on 24 October 2018 and ended on 21 November 2018. Eight teams competed in this round.[96]

    Group A

    More information Pos, Team ...
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SPD KTP PMP ACH
    1 Semen Padang 6 3 1 2 12 11 +1 10[a] Advance to the semi-finals — 3–1 2–1 3–3
    2 Kalteng Putra 6 3 1 2 8 7 +1 10[a] 1–0 — 1–0 2–0
    3 PSMP 6 3 0 3 11 9 +2 9 3–1 2–1 — 3–1
    4 Aceh United 6 1 2 3 11 15 −4 5 2–3 2–2 3–2 —
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    Source: Babak 8 Besar Liga 2
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Drawing.
    Notes:
    1. [a]
      Head-to-head results: Kalteng Putra 1–0 Semen Padang, Semen Padang 3–1 Kalteng Putra

    Group B

    More information Pos, Team ...
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification PSS PTA RAJ MAD
    1 PSS 6 3 1 2 12 5 +7 10[a] Advance to the semi-finals — 4–1 5–0 1–0
    2 Persita 6 3 1 2 8 10 −2 10[a] 1–1 — 1–0 3–2
    3 Persiraja 6 3 0 3 7 9 −2 9 2–1 2–0 — 3–0
    4 Madura 6 2 0 4 6 9 −3 6 1–0 1–2 2–0 —
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    Source: Babak 8 Besar Liga 2
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Drawing.
    Notes:
    1. [a]
      Head-to-head results: Persita 1–1 PSS, PSS 4–1 Persita

    Knockout round

    Bracket

    Semi-finalsFinal
    25/28 November
    Persita112
    4 December – Cibinong
    Semen Padang033
    Semen Padang0
    25/28 November
    PSS2
    Kalteng Putra000
    PSS022
    Third place
    4 December – Cibinong
    Persita0
    Kalteng Putra2

    Semi-finals

    More information Persita, 1–0 ...
    Persita1–0Semen Padang
    • Ryan 22'
    		 Report
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    Referee: Yudi Nurcahya
    More information Semen Padang, 3–1 ...
    Semen Padang3–1Persita
    		 Report
    Close
    Referee: Dodi Setia Purnama

    Semen Padang won 3–2 on aggregate.

    More information Kalteng Putra, 0–0 ...
    Kalteng Putra0–0PSS
    Report
    Close
    Referee: Dwi Purba
    More information PSS, 2–0 ...
    PSS2–0Kalteng Putra
    		 Report
    Close
    Referee: Asep Yandis

    PSS won 2–0 on aggregate.

    Third place

    More information Persita, 0–2 ...
    Persita0–2Kalteng Putra
    Report
    Close
    Referee: Novari Ikhsan

    Final

    Main article: 2018 Liga 2 Final
    More information Semen Padang, 0–2 ...
    Semen Padang0–2PSS
    Report
    Close
    Referee: Dwi Purba

    Season statistics

    Top scorers

    More information Rank, Player ...
    Rank Player Club Goals[97]
    1 Indonesia Indra Setiawan PSMP 29
    2 Indonesia Vivi Asrizal Persiraja 15
    Indonesia Cristian Gonzáles PSS
    4 Indonesia Kushedya Hari Yudo Kalteng Putra 14
    5 Indonesia Aldi Al Achya Persita 13
    6 Indonesia Firman Septian Semen Padang/PSPS Riau 11
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    See also

    Notes

    1. [i]
      Excluding match between Persiwa vs PSIM (goals also not counted).
    2. [ii]
      PSIM was declared a walkover win over Persiwa because Persiwa organizing committee failed to obtain permission from the Cirebon City Police to hold a match.[95]

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