2012 Indian Federation Cup

The 2012 Indian Federation Cup was the 34th season of the top knock-out competition in India. The qualifiers started in August while the final round took place from 19 September 2012 to 30 September 2012.[1][2]

2012 Indian Federation Cup
Kanchenjunga Stadium hosted the final on 30 September 2012
Tournament details
Country India
Teams20
Final positions
ChampionsEast Bengal (8th title)
Runner-upDempo
AFC CupEast Bengal
Tournament statistics
Matches played33
Goals scored102 (3.09 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Chidi Edeh (5)
← 2011

Salgaocar were the defending champions, having beaten East Bengal 3–1 in the 2011 Final.

DD Sports Friday agreed to telecast live the semifinals and final of the tournament.[3]

The cup was eventually won by East Bengal after they defeated Dempo in the final on 30 September 2012.[4]

Teams

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Round Clubs
involved
Winners from
previous round
New entries
this round
Leagues entering at this round
Qualifiers 6 N/A N/A 2012 I-League 2nd Division final round + HAL
Group stage 16 2 14 I-League
Semi-finals 4 4 N/A N/A
Final 2 2 N/A N/A

Calendar

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The calendar for the 2012 Indian Federation Cup, as announced by the All India Football Federation:

Round Main date Number of fixtures Clubs
Qualification August 6 6
Group stage 19–26 September 24 16
Semi-finals 27–28 September 2 4
Final 30 September 1 2

Qualifying rounds

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All of the teams entering the competition that are not members of the I-League and have to compete in the qualifying rounds.

Group stage

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Semi-finals

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27 September 2012 Churchill Brothers 0–1 (a.e.t.) East Bengal Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri
18:30 IST Report Ralte   111'
28 September 2012 Dempo 2–0 Salgaocar Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri
18:30 IST Abranches   70'
Sakibo   84'
Report

Final

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30 September 2012 East Bengal 3–2 (a.e.t.) Dempo Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri
18:30 IST Mondal   60'
Singh   100'
Edeh   109'
Report Lawrence   51'
Gawli   111'
Attendance: 35,000 (est)[5]

Goalscorers

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5 goals:

4 goals:

3 goals:

2 goals:

1 goal:

References

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  1. ^ Choudhuri, Arunava. "AIFF release Indian Calendar 2012/13 season". Arunava Football. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Federation Cup football from September 19". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Home | SportzPower".
  4. ^ Noronha, Anselm. "East Bengal 3–2 Dempo SC: Trevor Morgan gifted with a Federation Cup title on his birthday". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  5. ^ "East Bengal win Federation Cup". ESPN Star Sports. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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