1998–99 Liga Indonesia Premier Division


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 Semarang won the title after beating the defending champions, Persebaya Surabaya 1–0 in the final.

Overview

It was contested by 28 teams, and PSIS Semarang won the championship.

First stage

West Division

Group 1

Group 2

Relegation play-offs

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4–4 on aggregate. Persiraja Banda Aceh won on away goals and retained their spot in the Premier Division, Persita Tangerang 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 Bogor 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.
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Alain MabendaPSDS Deli Serdang11
2 Musa KallonPersebaya Surabaya8
3 Jean Michel BabouakenPSMS Medan7
3 Stephen WeahPersikota Tangerang7
3 TugiyoPSIS Semarang7

Best player