2012 IFA Shield begins on March 3, 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participating in the 116th edition. Brazilian Premier League famous team Botafogo has come here to play in the 116th edition of the Shield.
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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
Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala. East Bengal pip Bhowanipore Club 2-1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Pune FC Won 3–0 over Ar Hima F.C..East Bengal won the trophy by pipping Prayag united by 4-2 vbia tie-breaker.