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Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Semarang ( 'Indonesian Football Association of Semarang'), commonly known by its abbreviation PSIS is an Indonesian professional
football club A football team is a group of players selected to play together in the various team sports known as football. Such teams could be selected to play in a match against an opposing team, to represent a football club, group, state or nation, an all- ...
based in
Semarang Semarang ( jv, ꦏꦸꦛꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ , Pegon: سماراڠ) is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. ...
,
Central Java Central Java ( id, Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia, located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang. It is bordered by West Java in the west, the Indian Ocean and the Special Region of Yogyakarta in t ...
. The club play their home matches in the
Jatidiri Stadium Jatidiri Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is home stadium of PSIS Semarang. The stadium holds 25,000 people. In addition to a stadium, in this complex th ...
. They currently compete in Liga 1, the top flight of
Indonesian football Association football is the most popular sport in Indonesia, in terms of annual attendance, participation and revenue. It is played on all levels, from children to middle-aged men. Liga 1, the Indonesian domestic league is popular. The national b ...
.


History

Founded in 1932, PSIS is one of the oldest football teams in Indonesia. It was previously known as Voetbalbond Indonesia Semarang.


First title victory

Before the professional league was held in 1994/1995, PSIS joined
Perserikatan Perserikatan is a term that commonly refers to national amateur football competitions in Indonesia held between 1931 and 1994 before the formation of Liga Indonesia, organized by the PSSI, the Indonesian football federation. The competition involve ...
, an amateur football competition organized by
PSSI The Football Association of Indonesia ( id, Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia; 'All-Indonesian Football Association'; abbreviated as PSSI) is the governing body of football in Indonesia. It was founded on 19 April 1930, fifteen years before ...
. Their greatest success was in the 1986/87 seasons when PSIS won the title after defeating
Persebaya Surabaya Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya ( 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. It currently plays in the Liga 1, the top fl ...
in the final 1–0 by Syaiful Amri's Goal. At the time, PSIS legend Ribut Waidi was in the team. There is now a sculpture of Ribut Waidi in the center of
Semarang Semarang ( jv, ꦏꦸꦛꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ , Pegon: سماراڠ) is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. ...
city.


Ligina (Liga Indonesia) Era

In 1994, when Perserikatan and
Galatama Liga Sepak Bola Utama (English: ''Premier Football League''), commonly known by its acronym Galatama, was a semi professional football league in Indonesia, established in 1979 by the Indonesian Football Association, PSSI. Prior to the establishment ...
merged to form
Liga Indonesia The Indonesian football league system is a series of league system for association football clubs in Indonesia. Since 1994, Liga Indonesia is the league competition featuring association football clubs, as a result of two existing top-flight footba ...
, PSIS was placed in the Premier division. In the 1998/1999 season, PSIS attained their highest achievement by winning the probe. In the final, PSIS defeated
Persebaya Surabaya Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya ( 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. It currently plays in the Liga 1, the top fl ...
with score 1–0 in a Final match which was held at
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. The goal was scored by Tugiyo, who was renowned as "Maradona from Purwodadi", in the injury time of the second half. But after that excellent performance, PSIS did not do well in the transfer window. Consequently, PSIS were ironically relegated in 1999/2000 season. A year later, PSIS managed to secure a promotion ticket back again to the Premier division.


Golden Era: 2005–2007

PSIS Semarang makes a surprise by accomplished 3rd place after defeating
PSMS Medan Persatuan Sepakbola Medan dan Sekitarnya, commonly known as PSMS, is an Indonesian football club based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs. They currently compete in Liga 2, the second level in Ind ...
with a score of 2–1. The ordinary player like M. Ridwan, Khusnul Yakin,
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,
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,
Maman Abdurrahman Maman Abdurrahman (born 12 May 1982 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta. Career Youth career He made his debut at PS PAM Jaya in the 1996–1998 season. After ...
and
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become superstars and wanted by bigger team. Also helped by Superb Signing Emanuel De Porras and the touch of Indonesian legend, coach Bambang Nurdiansyah. In 2006, competed in the Western Zone, PSIS finished in 3rd place of regular home and away season. Therefore, PSIS went to the next round robin elimination system with 7 other teams which were split into two groups of 4. In this round, PSIS won the first match against
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, 1–0, courtesy of a Gustavo Hernan Ortiz's goal. However, they were defeated by
Persik Kediri Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Kediri or Indonesian Football Association of Kediri ''(abbreviated Persik Kediri)'' is an Indonesian professional association football, football club based in Kediri (city), Kediri, East East Java, Java, Indones ...
with a score of 1–3 on matchday 2 of the round robin elimination system. PSIS needed a win in the last match against
Persiba Balikpapan Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Balikpapan, commonly known as Persiba Balikpapan, is an professional football club based in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The club plays in Liga 2, after relegation from Liga 1 in 2017 season. The club ...
to progress to the semi-final, and they successfully booked a place in the semi-final with 1–0 victory in a controversially postponed match due to the pitch invasion by the fans. In the semi-final match, PSIS won 1–0 against
Persekabpas Pasuruan Perserikatan Sepakbola Kabupaten Pasuruan (simply known as Persekabpas Pasuruan) is an Indonesian football club based in Pasuruan Regency, East Java. They currently compete in the Liga 3. Their home stadium is Pogar Bangil Stadium. Honours ...
who defeated them twice in a regular home and away season. In the grand final, PSIS met
Persik Kediri Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Kediri or Indonesian Football Association of Kediri ''(abbreviated Persik Kediri)'' is an Indonesian professional association football, football club based in Kediri (city), Kediri, East East Java, Java, Indones ...
once again, and PSIS were defeated with the score of 0–1 in extra time. The goal was scored by Christian Gonzalez in 107th minutes. The result brought PSIS as runner-up in 2006 season. In 2007 season, PSIS have successfully recruited Julio Lopez from
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. Julio Lopez is projected as a replacement for Emanuel De Porras who controversially left the team after a defeat in the 2006 Liga Indonesia grand final despite the fact that PSIS were still due to be competing in Copa Dji Sam Soe against
Persija Jakarta Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jakarta ( 'Indonesian Football Association of Jakarta'; abbreviated as Persija), is an Indonesian professional football club based in the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta. Persija Jakarta is one of the most suc ...
a few days later.


Super League Era and After no more Regional Government Budget Support

After Indonesian Government regulates that no more Regional Government Budget to Support Football Team, PSIS can not recruit Stars Player anymore. PSIS also can't defend their local stars like M. Ridwan, Khusnul Yakin, Imral Usman, Yaris Riyadi,
Maman Abdurrahman Maman Abdurrahman (born 12 May 1982 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta. Career Youth career He made his debut at PS PAM Jaya in the 1996–1998 season. After ...
, and many other. PSIS can give them expected salary. In the 2008 season, PSIS and
PKT Bontang Bontang Football Club (formerly known as PKT Bontang or Pupuk Kaltim) is an Indonesian professional football team located in Bontang, East Kalimantan in the island of Borneo. The homebase is Mulawarman Stadium. Bontang FC prides itself as th ...
joined the
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, replacing
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and
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. In the 2011–2012 season, when a tumultuous of football Indonesia, PSIS Semarang choose 2011–12 Indonesian Premier Division under the authority of PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS). finished in 5th position at 2nd group defeat by the other football Team from
Central Java Central Java ( id, Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia, located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang. It is bordered by West Java in the west, the Indian Ocean and the Special Region of Yogyakarta in t ...
like PSIR Rembang and
PSCS Cilacap Persatuan Sepakbola Cilacap dan Sekitarnya (simply known as PSCS Cilacap) is an Indonesian football club based in Cilacap Regency, Central Java. They currently compete in the Liga 2. In 2018, the club was promoted to the Liga 2 after became ...
. In the 2013 season, PSIS moved to Divisi Utama, edition of Liga Indonesia Premier Division since its establishment in 1994 under the authority of PT Liga Indonesia. PSIS be better in this seasons. success through the second round. Ronald Fagundez and Addison Alves injury in the second round and can replace by young players, make PSIS defeated by the champion
Persebaya Surabaya Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya ( 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. It currently plays in the Liga 1, the top fl ...
, PSBS Biak Numfor, and
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.


Scandal in 2014 season

PSIS Semarang which reinforced two foreign players Julio Alcorsé and Ronald Fagundez start
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with extraordinary, topped the standings in Group 4 with only 1 defeat. In the 2nd round, PSIS Semarang played so fantastic and has been ascertained advance to the semi-finals along with
PSS Sleman Perserikatan Sepakbola Sleman ( 'Sleman Football Union'), or mostly known through its abbreviation PSS, is a professional football club based in Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The club competes in the Liga 1 , the top ...
before 2nd round finished, including a victory against
Persiwa Wamena Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Wamena, commonly known as Persiwa Wamena is an Indonesian football club based in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. They play in the Liga 3. History Although they became the runners-up in the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier ...
5–0.
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scored 14 goals and being the 4th top goal scorer of
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and Julio Alcorsé in the 7th position with 13 goals. Steps painstakingly built since the beginning of the season had to end tragically in the final match for the position of which only the group winners and runners-up with PSS Sleman. PSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang involved in match fixing where both clubs wanted to be defeated in order not to meet with Pusamania Borneo FC. In that match, both teams scored 5 own goals in 7 minutes, and finally the game ended with a score of 2–3 for PSS Sleman. As a result of this scandal, PSIS Semarang were disqualified from 2nd round (round of 8). While head coach Eko Riyadi, striker Saptono, Fadli Manan and goal keeper Catur Adi Nugraha received a lifetime sentence should not be playing in football Indonesia and fines each of 100 million rupiahs.


Statistics


Season by season record

Key to league record: * Pos = Final position * P = Played * W = Games won * D = Games drawn * L = Games lost * GF = Goals for * GA = Goals against * GD = Goal difference * Pts = Points Key to rounds: * W = Winner * F = Final * SF = Semi-finals * QF = Quarter-finals * R16 = Round of 16 * R32 = Round of 32 * R64 = Round of 64 * R5 = Fifth round * R4 = Fourth round * R3 = Third round * R2 = Second round * R1 = First round * GS = Group stage Key to competitions * Cup = Piala Indonesia * CL = AFC Champions League * AC = AFC Cup


Seasons


Continental history


Crest and Colours

File:Psis-kuno.jpg, First crest File:PSIS.jpg, 2006 File:PSIS logo.svg, 2007–current Amongst PSIS most popular nicknames are Mahesa Jenar Warrior. From the foundation of the club, the common home kit includes a blue shirt and blue shorts. The away kit of the club is associated with a white or black background.


Supporters and rivalries

PSIS Semarang's supporters call themselves Panser Biru (Pasukan Suporter Semarang Biru) and SneX (Suporter Semarang Extreme) Indonesia's most passionate and fanatical supporters. Panser Biru birth on March 25, 2001, and through a long process. When PSIS became champions in 1999, Actually is already a lot of fans Semarang and surrounding areas Mahesa Jenar warrior loyal support, but when it has not been coordinated. Along with PSIS relegation to Division I, some supporters of the fans wants to form an organization that coordinated the first in Semarang good and neat. Therefore, October 22, 2000, at the House of Diamonds (Rumah Berlian), approximately 15 fanatical supporters hold the first conference. Finally agreed on that day to set up a Care Forum PSIS Semarang. They then continue a proceed with the conference on October 29, 2000, which was attended by about 35 people . Until in the end on 5 November 2000 at GOR Tri Lomba Juang, forming a Panser Biru. Biru means Blue color (the pride color of PSIS Semarang Jersey) and Panser means Panzer (Tank) show the struggling of PSIS Supporter. SneX (Suporter Semarang Extreme) actually a part of Panser Biru, but on March 20, 2005, they became an Independent organization.


Rivalries

PSIS has a rivalry with
Persis Solo Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Surakarta (commonly known as PERSIS Solo, literally translates to Indonesian Football Association of Surakarta), is an Indonesian football club based in the Central Java city of Surakarta. Founded on 8 November 1923 ...
because of the prestige between the two teams in
Central Java Central Java ( id, Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia, located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang. It is bordered by West Java in the west, the Indian Ocean and the Special Region of Yogyakarta in t ...
, their supporters are always fight. The rivalry with
Persebaya Surabaya Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya ( 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. It currently plays in the Liga 1, the top fl ...
was born from the controversy of ''Sepakbola Gajah'' since
Perserikatan Perserikatan is a term that commonly refers to national amateur football competitions in Indonesia held between 1931 and 1994 before the formation of Liga Indonesia, organized by the PSSI, the Indonesian football federation. The competition involve ...
. Until now the two clubs always compete with high tension when they meet. PSIS supporters had a rivalry with supporters of
Persijap Jepara Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jepara, also known as Persijap is an Indonesian football club based in Jepara, Central Java. After winning 2019 Liga 3, they compete in the Liga 2. Their nickname is ''Laskar Kalinyamat'' (Kalinyamat Warriors) and ' ...
because of the riots that had already taken place. But now they are at peace and there is no longer friction between groups.


Mascot

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is a fictional fauna that depicts the symbols of unity of all ethnic groups in
Semarang Semarang ( jv, ꦏꦸꦛꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ , Pegon: سماراڠ) is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. ...
, namely ethnic Javanese, ethnic
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, and ethnic
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. Ethnic unity creates a harmonious and peaceful city of Semarang. Like PSIS Semarang which is also a union of various layers of society in the city of Semarang. The
Warak ngendog Warak ngendog (egg laying bird) is a mythical creature resembling a rhinoceros carrying eggs on its back. This creature, celebrated during the Dugderan Festival held annually on September 23 a few days before the holiday of Ramadan, is believed to ...
(Warak Dragon) mascot is more inclusive of all walks of life from various
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and
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, compared to the MJ mascot (Mahesa Jenar) which is identical to fictional figures that are more focused on one group, namely
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. Mascots are often used to liven up the atmosphere and make it interesting for promotions or events held by PSIS Semarang. The mascot does not only function as an identity, or as an encouragement from the sidelines, but also becomes a brand and trademark, also brings
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, and unity fans of PSIS Semarang.


Players


Current squad


Players with multiple nationalities


Out on loan


Other players under contract


Official staff


Honours


AFC (Asian competitions)

*
Asian Club Championship The AFC Champions League (abbreviated as ACL) is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation, and contested by Asia's top-division football clubs. It is the most prestigious club competition ...
** ''First round (1)'': 1999-2000


Friendly tournaments

* Piala Emas Bang Yos ** ''Runner-Up (1):''
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* Piala Kampoeng Semawis ** Winner (1): 2009 * Piala Polda Jateng ** Winner (1): 2015 * Piala Siliwangi ** Winner (1): 1983 * Piala Tugu Muda ** Winner (1): 1978 * Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Cup ** ''Runner-Up (1):''
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* Trofeo Pesantenan ** ''Runner-Up (1):'' 2019


See also

*
List of football clubs in Indonesia This is a list of football clubs in Indonesia. Currently the governing body of football in Indonesia is the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), which is in charge of its national teams and its leagues, with the highest one being Liga 1. ...


References


External links


Official website
* {{Football clubs in Indonesia Semarang Football clubs in Indonesia Football clubs in Central Java Association football clubs established in 1932 Indonesian Premier Division winners 1932 establishments in the Dutch East Indies