2012 Indian Federation Cup
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.
Salgaocar were the 2011 Indian [Federation Cup Final|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.
The cup was eventually won by East Bengal after they defeated Dempo in the 2012 Indian Federation [Cup Final|final] on 30 September 2012.
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.Goalscorers
5 goals:4 goals:
3 goals:
2 goals:
- Beto
- Mohammed Rafique
- James Gbilee
- Henry Antchouet
- Mackroy Peixote
- David Sunday
- Holicharan Narzary
- Dawson Fernandes
- Oneyama Eke
- Luciano Sabrosa
- Bikramjit Singh
- Climax Lawrence
- Tanmoy Kundu
- Chinadorai Sabeeth
- Lalmuanpuia
- Prabir Das
- Nicholas Colaco
- Johnny Menyongar
- Gbeneme Friday
- Carlos Hernández
- Joaquim Abranches
- Lalrindika Ralte
- Mohammed Mukhtar
- Sachin Gawas
- Dhanpal Ganeshan
- Jeje Lalpekhlua
- Victorino Fernandes
- Junior Obagbemiro
- Ebi Sukore
- Bineesh Balan
- Mahesh Gawli
- Arnab Mondal
- Manish Mathani
- Tarif Ahmed
- Deepak Devrani
- Arata Izumi
- Pierre Djidjia Douhou
- Henry Ezeh
- Ángel Guirado