PSIS Semarang with two foreign footballers Julio Alcorsé and Ronald Fagundez started the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division superbly, topping the standings of Group 4, with only 1 defeat, to qualify for the a quarter-finals.
PSIS Semarang's striker Hari Nur Yulianto became the 4th top scorer with 14 goals under (Persiwa Wamena, 17 goals), Brima Pepito Sanusie (Martapura FC, 16 goals), and Fernando Gaston Soler (Pusamania Borneo F.C., 15 goals), while Mahesa Jenar's other striker Julio Alcorsé was ranked 7th with 13 goals.
Match Fixed Scandal (Sepak Bola Gajah Scandal)
The hard-won effort built since the start of the season had to end in the final game which only fight over to the group winner position. PSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang are involved in a scandal in which the two clubs were both desperate to avoid facing Pusamania Borneo F.C.. Management argued "because it avoids Indonesian football mafia, they assess Pusamania Borneo F.C. is set to win the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division so we avoid it".[1][2]
As a result of this scandal, Laskar Mahesa Djenar was disqualified from the semi-finals round. While coach , Saptono, and get life sentence not to play in Indonesian football and fine each 100 million Rupiah.
Updated to match(es) played on 23 August 2014. Source: 2014 Premier Division table and 2014 Premier Division results Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (A) Advance to a further round; (R) Relegated
Updated to match(es) played on 24 September 2014. Source: 2014 Premier Division table and 2014 Premier Division results Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (A) Advance to a further round
Updated to match(es) played on 14 November 2014. Source: 2014 Premier Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (A) Advance to a further round; (D) Disqualified Notes:
^PSGC Ciamis were deducted three points after failing to attend their match on 26 October 2014.[5]
^Persiwa Wamena were deducted three points after failing to attend their match on 18 October 2014.[5]
^ Jump up to: abPSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang were disqualified for match-fixing and bringing the game into disrepute after they scored five own goals in their last match to avoid playing Pusamania Borneo FC in the semifinals.[6]