The 1996–97 Liga Indonesia Premier Division (known as the Liga

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Premier Division, the top division of Indonesian football. The worsening macro economics situation prior to the

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forced the

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to further divide the league into 3 Regions, up from the previous season 2, to reduce cost related to logistical problems owing to the vastness of Indonesian geography. The season began on 17 November 1996 and ended on 28 July 1997. Persebaya won the title after beating the defending champions, Bandung Raya 3–1 in the final.

Teams

Team changes

The number of teams increased from 31 to 33 this season.

Relegated to First Division

* BPD Jateng * Persegres

Promoted to Premier Division

* Persedikab * PSB * PSBL * PSP

Name changes

* Mataram Putra changed their name to Mataram Indocement.

Stadiums and locations

First stage

West Region

Central Region

East Region

Second stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Ranking of second-placed teams

Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Final

Awards

Top scorers

The following is a list of the top scorers from the 1996-97 season.

Best player

* Nur'alim ( Bandung Raya)

References

External links

Indonesia - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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Top level Indonesian football league seasons