1985 Inter-Provincial Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Dates | 1984 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Defending champions | Pakistan Airlines (1984 winners) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Habib Bank (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Punjab |
| Third place | NWFP |
| Fourth place | Sindh |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 44 (1.91 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 23 July 2025. | |
The 1985 Inter-Provincial Championship was the 3rd edition of the now known PFF National Challenge Cup, the main cup tournament in Pakistani football. It was held in Faisalabad.[1]
Overview
Pakistan Airlines were the defending champions, winning the 1984 edition.[2] Habib Bank won the title after winning in penalty shootout against Punjab provincial team, after a goalless draw.[3][4] National Bank were officially declared runners-up, as the provincial teams, Balochistan, Sindh, NWFP, and Punjab, were not included in the final rankings.[1] Following their victory in the 1985 Inter-Provincial Championship, Habib Bank became the country's second representative in Asian club football competitions.[5]
Group stage
Group 1
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| 2 | Pakistan Airlines | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 | Pakistan Customs | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 |
| 4 | Pakistan Army | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 1 |
Source: RSSSF
Group 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habib Bank | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | National Bank | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | Pakistan Steel | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 2 |
| 4 | Balochistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
Source: RSSSF
Group 3
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sindh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| 2 | Pakistan Air Force | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | WAPDA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Pakistan Police | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | 1 |
Source: RSSSF
Group 4
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NWFP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Pakistan Railways | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: RSSSF
Knockout round
Semifinals
| Habib Bank | 1–0 | Sindh |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Third place match
Final
| Habib Bank | 0–0 | Punjab |
|---|---|---|
| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Pakistan 1985". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Pakistan - List of Cup Winners". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "HBL considering dissolving football, TT teams". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "NFCC draws announced". DAWN.COM. 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Ahsan, Ali (2010-12-23). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
