The 2006 Copa Indonesia Final
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match that took place on 16 September 2006 at Gelora Delta Stadium
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in Sidoarjo
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. It was the second final of Piala Indonesia
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and contested by final debutants Persipura Jayapura
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and title holders Arema Malang
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. Arema successfully defended their title with a 2–0 win and gained entry to the 2007 AFC Champions League
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Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds became champions for the first time, beating Se ...
group stage
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.
Road to the final
Match details
References
External links
Official site Liga Indonesia
{{Liga Indonesia seasons
2006
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2006–07 in Indonesian football