Current Years
The last two years, PSIS Semarang had become one of the favourite team to win the title of Liga Indonesia. In 2005, PSIS finished in 3rd place after defeating PSMS Medan with a score of 2-1.
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 Arema Malang, 1-0, courtesy of a Gustavo Hernan Ortiz's goal. However,they were defeated by Persik Kediri 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 to progress to the semi final, and they successfully booked a place in semi final with 1-0 victory in a controversial postponed match due to pitch invasion by the fans. In the semifinal match, PSIS won 1-0 against Persekabpas Pasuruan who defeated them twice in a regular home and away season. In the grand final, PSIS met Persik Kediri once again and unfortunately, PSIS were defeated with 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 Chile. 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 few days later. In 2009, PSIS has been relegated from Indonesian Super League
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