Summary
2012 IFA Shield began on 3 March 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participated in the 116th edition.[1] Brazilian Série A famous team Botafogo came here to participate in the 116th edition of the Shield.[2]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | East Bengal (28th title) |
| Runner-up | Prayag United |
Groups edit
In Group 'A', East Bengal will with Shillong Lajong FC and Bhowanipur SC :: In Gr. "B" Brazilian side Botafogo with Chirag United Kerala and Southern Samity :: In Gr. 'C' Pune FC with Pailan Arrows and Ar-Hima Club and in Gr. ' D ' Prayag United with Mumbai FC and Aryan club.
Results edit
Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala.[3] East Bengal pip Bhawanipore FC 2–1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.[4]
Pune FC Won 3–0 over Ar Hima FC. East Bengal won the trophy by pipping Prayag united by 4-2 via a tie-breaker.[5]
References edit
- ^ Football | Pune FC in Group-C for IFA Shield Archived 6 September 2012 at archive.today. Espnstar.Com (2012-03-03). Retrieved on 2012-03-17.
- ^ Indian Football News. Kolkatafootball.Com (2012-03-02). Retrieved 2012-03-17.
- ^ Pune draws with Arrows in IFA Shield. Zeenews.india.com (2012-03-04). Retrieved on 2012-03-17.
- ^ IFA Shield: East Bengal edge Bhowanipore Club 2-1 – Rediff.com Sports. Rediff.com (2012-03-03). Retrieved on 2012-03-17.
- ^ Pune FC thrash Ar-Hima 3-0 in IFA Shield – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2012-03-06). Retrieved on 2012-03-17.