The 1998–99 Liga Indonesia Premier Division was the fifth season of the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, the top division of Indonesian football. The season began on 1 November 1998 and ended on 9 April 1999. The league was made up of 28 clubs. PSIS won the title after beating the defending champions, Persebaya 1–0 in the final.
Teams
Team changes
The number of teams dropped from 31 to 28 this season.
Withdrew from Premier Division
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Mitra Surabaya
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PSB
Disbanded
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Arseto
Arseto Football Club, which is commonly referred to simply as Arseto, was an Indonesian football club based in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. They last played in the Liga Indonesia Premier Division.
The club was established in 1978 by Sigit Ha ...
Name changes
* Pelita Jakarta changed their name to Pelita Bakrie.
Stadiums and locations
First stage
West Division
Group 1
Group 2
Relegation play-offs
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''4–4 on aggregate. Persiraja won on away goals and retained their spot in the Premier Division, Persita were relegated.''
Central Division
Group 3
Group 4
Relegation play-offs
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''Gelora Dewata won 7–5 on aggregate and retained their spot in the Premier Division, Persikabo were relegated.''
East Division
Group 5
Second stage
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Semifinals
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Final
Awards
Top scorer
The following is a list of the top scorers from the 1998-99 season.
Best player
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Ali Sunan
Ali Sunan (born 1 November 1970) is an Indonesian former football player and manager who has previously played as amidfielder for PKT Bontang, PSIS Semarang, Persela Lamongan, PSJS South Jakarta and the Indonesia national team.
International ...
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PSIS)
Fair play team
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Semen Padang
PT Semen Padang is the state-owned company that became oldest cement plant in Indonesia, having been founded in 1910.
The company owns the football club Semen Padang F.C., that competes in the Liga 2 (Indonesia).
History
PT Semen Padang (P ...
References
External links
Indonesia – List of final tables (RSSSF)
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Indonesian Premier Division seasons
1998–99 in Indonesian football
Indonesia
Top level Indonesian football league seasons