Attendance 4,642 Start date October 20, 2012 Man of the match Jeff Attinella | Attendance 6,208 Event Soccer Bowl | |
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Venues Blaine, St. Petersburg, National Sports Center, Al Lang Stadium Other Instances Soccer Bowl 2015, Soccer Bowl 2014, Soccer Bowl 2013, Soccer Bowl 2011, Soccer Bowl '84 | ||
Soccer Bowl 2012 was the North American Soccer League's postseason championship final of the 2012 season. Also known as the NASL Championship Series 2012, the event was contested in a two-game aggregate match between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and, the defending 2011 NASL champions, the Minnesota Stars. The first leg was held on October 20, 2012 at National Sports Center, in Blaine, Minnesota, while the second on October 27, 2012 at Al Lang Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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After a two-day competition, both sides were tied at three points apiece. Following extra time, the game went to penalty shoot-out. In the end, the Tampa Bay Rowdies were victorious and became the 2012 NASL champions.
Background
The Minnesota Stars and the Tampa Bay Rowdies respectively won their semifinal games. This earned both teams the right to compete for the league title.
Second leg
2012 NASL Champions: Tampa Bay Rowdies