2012 IFA Shield
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2012 IFA Shield began on 3 March 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participated in the 116th edition.{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120906204020/http://www.espnstar.com/football/news/detail/item762965/Pune-FC-in-Group-C-for-IFA-Shield/ Football {{!}} Pune FC in Group-C for IFA Shield]}}. Espnstar.Com (2012-03-03). Retrieved on 2012-03-17. Brazilian Série A famous team Botafogo came here to participate in the 116th edition of the Shield.[http://www.kolkatafootballs.com/indiafootball_news_2012/mar01stpart_2012.html#shield_fixture Indian Football News]. Kolkatafootball.Com (2012-03-02). Retrieved 2012-03-17.
Groups
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
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Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala.[http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/pune-draws-with-arrows-in-ifa-shield_738682.html Pune draws with Arrows in IFA Shield]. Zeenews.india.com (2012-03-04). Retrieved on 2012-03-17. East Bengal pip Bhawanipore FC 2–1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.[http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/ifa-shield-east-bengal-edge-bhowanipore-club-2-1/20120303.htm IFA Shield: East Bengal edge Bhowanipore Club 2-1 – Rediff.com Sports]. Rediff.com (2012-03-03). Retrieved on 2012-03-17.
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.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Pune-FC-thrash-Ar-Hima-3-0-in-IFA-Shield/articleshow/12164840.cms 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.
References
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