As the curtains draw on another exhilarating season of INDOLEAGUE football, the time has come to honor and celebrate the standout performers, both individual players and teams, who have left an indelible mark on the pitch. The annual INDOLEAGUE Awards Night, a prestigious event hosted by the Australia-Indonesia Football Council (AIFC), is scheduled to take place after the conclusion of all matches, including the Final Round. Let’s take a closer look at the awards that will be presented to recognize excellence in Australian-Indonesian football.
1. AIFC INDOLEAGUE Champions Trophy:
- Awarded to the team that emerges victorious in the Grand Final, this trophy represents the pinnacle of achievement in INDOLEAGUE football. The team that conquers all and lifts the Champions Trophy will etch their name in the annals of the league’s history.
2. AIFC INDOLEAGUE Premiership Trophy:
- Recognizing consistent excellence in the group stages, the Premiership Trophy is awarded to the team that accumulates the highest number of points in the phase. It symbolizes the team’s dominance and success over the course of the league matches.
3. AIFC INDOLEAGUE Silver Trophy:
- The Silver Trophy is bestowed upon the team that reaches the Grand Final and finishes as the runner-up. It serves as a testament to their journey through the competition and the accomplishment of securing a place in the final showdown.
4. AIFC INDOLEAGUE Bronze Trophy:
- Awarded to the team that wins the third-place playoff, the Bronze Trophy recognizes their achievement in securing the final spot on the podium. It adds a layer of distinction to the team’s performance in the competition.
5. SOETJIPTO SOENTORO Award:
- Named in honor of Soetjipto Soentoro, the all-time leading goal-scorer for the Indonesian national team until 2022 with 57 goals, this award is presented to the player who scores the most goals in a single season of INDOLEAGUE, encompassing both the group and final stages.
6. BERTJE MATULAPELWA Award:
- Named after Bertje Matulapewa, a coach of the Indonesian national team in the 1980s who secured a gold medal at the SEA Games in 1987, this award recognizes the best-performing coach in INDOLEAGUE. The recipient is the coach who has demonstrated exceptional skills, strategy, and leadership throughout the season.
7. AIFC FAIR PLAY Award:
- Sportsmanship is at the core of this award, presented to the team that exhibits the highest level of fair play throughout the season. It takes into account factors such as the least number of cards (yellow and red) and the fewest infringements committed.
All the winners of these prestigious awards will be announced and celebrated at the annual INDOLEAGUE Awards Night. The event is not only a recognition of individual and team achievements but also a moment of reflection on the collective spirit and camaraderie that make Australian-Indonesian football a thrilling and vibrant spectacle. As the footballing community eagerly awaits the results, the awards night promises to be a fitting conclusion to another remarkable season of INDOLEAGUE action.