Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Palu Junior, simply known as Persipal Junior, is an Indonesian

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club based in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

History

Persipal had a heyday in the 1970s and was one of the favorite clubs in

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during the

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era. Several Persipal legend players, including Jack Donald, Jaka Dewa, and Erwin Sumampow, managed to bring Persipal to the 1979

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Perserikatan round of 12 final against

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. At that time, in the 1970s, Persipal Palu was coached by Ramang, a world football legend from

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, they have even played matches with European clubs such as

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and

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from the

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, Votslin from

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and Asian club

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from

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. But over time, their achievements have decreased, since 1995 they are still difficult to get out of the

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zone of the

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. In the 2010–11 season, Persipal Palu could have almost made it to the Divisi Utama if they had not lost to Persbul Buol in the knock-out match towards the last 8 of Divisi Utama at the

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. Prior to 2022–23 Liga 3 where Persipal initially competed, they bought Liga 2 club's license, Muba Babel United. Persipal competed in 2022–23 Liga 2 after the acquisition. For the 2022–23 season, Persipal fielded two teams in two different leagues. The senior team, named Persipal BU (Babel United) competed in the 2022–23 Liga 2, while the original team now served as youth team called Persipal Palu Junior, competed in the 2022–23 Liga 3.

Honours

* Liga Indonesia Second Division ** Champion (1): 1996–97 * Liga 3 Central Sulawesi ** Champions (3): 2017,

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, 2022

References

External links

Persipal Palu Junior
at Liga-Indonesia.co.id (archived) * {{Liga Indonesia seasons Football clubs in Indonesia Football clubs in Central Sulawesi 1977 establishments in Indonesia Association football clubs established in 1977 Palu