Semen Padang

Semen Padang

18th in Indonesian Liga 1
Indonesia need more superstars like Michael Essien for 2018 season Indonesia need more superstars like Michael Essien for 2018 season

Michael Essien and Peter Odemwingie led the way for imports in Indonesia in 2017, and more are needed this year. Five Indo wishes by John Duerden.

Indonesia giants Persija Jakarta links up with Korean champs Jeonbuk Indonesia giants Persija Jakarta links up with Korean champs Jeonbuk

Indonesia's Persija Jakarta have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with newly-crowned K-League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Bhayangkara stunned by PSM to blow open Indonesia title race Bhayangkara stunned by PSM to blow open Indonesia title race

Robert Alberts' PSM Makassar blew the Indonesian title race wide open on Thursday with a 2-0 win at the home of Liga One leaders Bhayangkara.

Ex-Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora leaves Indonesia's Semen Padang 
Ex-Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora leaves Indonesia's Semen Padang

Semen Padang will not be looking for a big-name replacement after the Indonesian side released ex-Spurs MF Didier Zokora halfway through the season.

Michael Essien's Persib Bandung slump to 12th in Indonesia after loss Michael Essien's Persib Bandung slump to 12th in Indonesia after loss

Michael Essien completed his second 90 minutes of the season, but his team Persib Bandung lost again to fall to 12th on the Indonesia standings.

Michael Essien, Persib Bandung coach under pressure in Indonesia Michael Essien, Persib Bandung coach under pressure in Indonesia

Michael Essien's Persib are unbeaten in Indonesia Liga 1 this season, but there is pressure on coach Djadjang Nurdjaman due to the team's dour style.

Michael Essien misses penalty as Persib draw in Indonesia Michael Essien misses penalty as Persib draw in Indonesia

Michael Essien missed a penalty and Persib Bandung missed a chance to go top of Indonesia Liga 1 after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Borneo.

Michael Essien, Didier Zokora settle for stalemate in Indonesia Michael Essien, Didier Zokora settle for stalemate in Indonesia

Michael Essien's Persib Bandung drew 0-0 away to Didier Zokora's Semen Padang as the two African icons shared the spoils in Indonesia's Liga 1.

African icons Didier Zokora and Michael Essien face off in Indonesia African icons Didier Zokora and Michael Essien face off in Indonesia

Former African rivals Didier Zokora and Michael Essien will face off on the Indonesian stage when Semen Padang host Persib Bandung on Saturday night.

Indonesian Liga 1 Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Persebaya Surabay.. 11 +5 24
2 Persib 11 +11 23
3 Pusamania Borneo 11 +9 21
4 Bali United 10 +8 20
5 Persija 11 +5 18
6 PSM Makassar 11 +7 18
7 PSBS Biak 11 -1 18
8 Arema Indonesia 11 +3 18
9 Persita Tangerang 11 +3 18
10 Persik Kediri 11 -1 15
11 Malut United 11 -1 14
12 Dewa United 10 +4 11
13 PSIS Semarang 11 -6 10
14 Barito Putera 11 -10 9
15 PSS Sleman 11 0 8
16 Persis Solo 11 -10 7
17 Madura United 11 -12 6
18 Semen Padang 11 -14 6
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