2012 Indian Federation Cup
| Country |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 20 | ||
| Champions | East Bengal | ||
| Runners-up | Dempo | ||
| Matches played | 33 | ||
| Goals scored | 102 (3.09 per match) | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) | Chidi Edeh (5) | ||
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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]
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
| 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
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
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
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Semi-Finals
| 27 September 2012 | Churchill Brothers | 0–1 (aet) | East Bengal | Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:30 IST | Report | Ralte |
| 28 September 2012 | Dempo | 2–0 | Salgaocar | Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:30 IST | Abranches Sakibo |
Report |
Final
| 30 September 2012 | East Bengal | 3–2 (aet) | Dempo | Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:30 IST | Mondal Singh Edeh |
Report | Lawrence Gawli |
Attendance: 35,000 (est)[5] |
Goalscorers
5 goals:
4 goals:
3 goals:
2 goals:
1 goal:
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References
- ↑ Choudhuri, Arunava. "AIFF release Indian Calendar 2012/13 season". Arunava Football. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "Federation Cup football from September 19". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- ↑ http://www.sportzpower.com/?q=content/dd-telecast-federation-cup-semifinals-final
- ↑ Noronha, Anselm. "East Bengal 3-2 Dempo SC: Trevor Morgan gifted with a Federation Cup title on his birthday". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "East Bengal win Federation Cup". ESPN Star Sports. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
External links
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