2012 IFA Shield began on 3 March 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participated in the 116th edition.. 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.Indian Football News. Kolkatafootball.Com (2012-03-02). Retrieved 2012-03-17.
Groups Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DEast Bengal BotafogoPune FCPrayag United Shillong LajongChirag United KeralaPailan ArrowsMumbaiBhawaniporeSouthern SamityAr-HimaAryan
Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala. East Bengal pip Bhawanipore FC 2–1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.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.
Knockouts
East Bengal won the trophy by pipping Prayag united by 4–2 via a tie-breaker.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.
Final
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