The 2014 Liga Indonesia First Division season is the last (19th) edition of Liga Indonesia First Division before the league merged with the Liga Nusantara on 2015 season.[1] After removal of Badan Liga Sepakbola Amatir Indonesia (BLAI) First Division this season is managed by PSSI competition committee and further delegated to the PT. Liga Indonesia (LI).[1]
As with previous seasons, the competition system used in the First Division this season is a home tournament with a round robin format. League is divided into three groups stage and knock-out round.[1] In the first stage of the club is divided into 12 groups, group winner and runner-up advances to second stage. While the second stage is divided into four groups of six, the winner and runner-up of each group advances to third stage. In the third round the eight teams that qualify from the second round were divided into two groups of four, while the knockout consist of semi-finals and finals as well as the third place playoff. The champions and runner-up will promotion to 2015 Premier Division season
For regulatory and competition manual, still waiting for the discussion to be carried out when the managers meeting on 12 April 2014.[1] Implementation of the 2014 First Division competition will be divided in five innings; the first round, second round, third round, fourth round, and Final. The timing of the competition will spend about five months since the end of April to September.[3]
Both teams were finalists or champions and runners-up First Division competition will get a promotion to the Premier Division for the 2015 season. While the club was ranked three, four, five and six, or who are appearing in the fourth round are entitled to appear at the national level Piala Nusantara (Liga Nusantara) in 2014 as promotion play-off to the Premier Division next year.[3]
Teams
This season there were 73 First Division club participants.[1][4] A total of 66 clubs participating in amateur competitions ensure First Division. Certainty is obtained in 66 club forums Managers Meeting held in Jakarta and Surabaya, 12 to 13 April 2014.[3]
The 66 clubs were divided into 12 groups based on consideration of the geographic aspects, and agreed to roll out its kick-off on 29 April.[3]
Persenga Nganjuk and Persifa Fak-fak did not participate in the First Division this season because of the team they become participants Premier Division this season after last season also featured in the Premier Division LPIS.
Updated to match(es) played on 31 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 30 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 31 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 5 June 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 8 June 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 31 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 5 June 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 8 June 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 12 April 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 30 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 30 May 2014. Source: 2014 First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Second round
In this stage 24 teams divided into six group of four. This round will begin on June 16 and ended on June 24, 2014.[7]
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 June 2014. Source: First Division table Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Third round
In this stage 12 teams divided into three group of four. This round will begin on 30 August until 3 September 2014.[8]
Updated to match(es) played on 12 September 2014. Source: Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Final
The format for this round will be determined at the time of the manager meeting. The winner of each group in the fourth round will compete in the Final. Cilegon United became the champion.[9]
