2012 National Women Football Championship

The 2012 National Women Football Championship was the 8th season of the National Women Football Championship, the top-tier of women's football in Pakistan. The tournament ran from 28 September to 9 October 2012 in Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad.

2012 National Women Football Championship
Tournament details
CountryPakistan
CityIslamabad
Venue(s)Jinnah Sports Stadium
Dates28 September 2012 - 9 October 2012
Teams12
Defending championsYoung Rising Stars
Final positions
ChampionsYoung Rising Stars (4th title)
Runner-upWAPDA
Third placeBalochistan United
Fourth placeIslamabad
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)Hajra Khan
Misha Dawood Trophy (Best Player)Asmara Habib
Best goalkeeperSyeda Mahpara
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Young Rising Stars were able to defend their title and win their fourth national championship by beating WAPDA 2–0 on penalties in the final,[1] after the match had ended 1-1.[2][3]

Teams

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A total of 12 teams took part in the tournament:

Knockout stage

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Semi-finals

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Islamabad2–1WAPDA
Eman   15' Rafia   37'
Sheeka   39'
Young Rising Stars1–0Balochistan United
Asmara Habib   39'

Third-place match

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Balochistan United2–0Islamabad
Arooj   39'
Rifat   61'

Final

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Young Rising Stars1–1 (a.e.t.)WAPDA
Penalties
Sana Mehmood  
Asmara Habib  
2-0

Awards

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In a special meeting on 25 September 2012, PFF President Faisal Saleh Hayat approved the prize money package for the tournament. The following awards were presented in the closing ceremony:

  • Winner's trophy plus Rs. 3,00,000 cash: Young Rising Stars
  • Runner-up trophy plus Rs. 2,00,000 cash: WAPDA,
  • Third position trophy plus Rs. 150,000 cash: Balochistan United
  • Fairplay trophy plus Rs 40,000 cash: Vehari United,
  • Best Goalkeeper trophy plus Rs. 40,000 cash: Syeda Mahpara (Young Rising Stars)
  • Best Player (Misha Dawood Trophy) plus Rs. 50,000 cash: Asmara Habib (Young Rising Stars)
  • Top Goal Scorer plus Rs. 40,000 cash: Hajra Khan (Diya)
  • Best Referee plus Rs. 30,000 cash: Imran Hussain (Karachi)
  • Best assistant referee (female) plus Rs. 15,000 cash: Yasmin Zareen

References

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  1. ^ "Young Rising retain women soccer title". The Nation. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  2. ^ "Pakistan (Women Tournaments) 2012". RSSSF. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  3. ^ "Young Rising Stars FC retain women's football title". The Express Tribune. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2022-01-30.