2012 IFA Shield began on 3 March 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participated in the 116th edition. Brazilian Série A famous team Botafogo came here to participate in the 116th edition of the Shield.
Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala. East Bengal pip Bhawanipore FC 2âÂÂ1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Pune FC Won 3âÂÂ0 over Ar Hima FC.
East Bengal won the trophy by pipping Prayag united by 4âÂÂ2 via a tie-breaker.