1984 Inter-Provincial Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Quetta |
| Dates | ??–18 May 1984 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Defending champions | Sindh Government Press (1979 winners) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Pakistan Airlines (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Balochistan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 22 |
| Goals scored | 67 (3.05 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 23 July 2025. | |
The 1984 Inter-Provincial Championship was the 2nd edition of the now known PFF National Challenge Cup, the main cup tournament in Pakistani football.[1]
Overview
[edit]Sindh Government Press were the defending champions, winning the inaugural 1979 Inter-Departmental Championship. Following internal disputes within the Pakistan Football Federation, the second edition of the tournament was delayed until 1984 and was renamed the Inter-Provincial Championship.[2]
Pakistan Airlines won the title after defeating the Balochistan provincial team by 2–1 in the final on 18 May 1984 in Quetta. Balochistan created several scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise due to a lack of coordination among their forwards. Notably, inside-right Muhammad Ali Shah, a former Pakistan international, missed two clear chances failing to beat PIA goalkeeper Ajmal.[3] PIA took the lead in the 6th minute through Ghulam Sarwar, but Balochistan equalized five minutes later. Shortly after the start of the second half, Naushad Baloch restored PIA's lead. Ultimately, the score remained 2–1 in favour of PIA.[3]
WAPDA 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 1984 Inter-Provincial Championship, Pakistan Airlines were selected as the country's first representative in Asian club football competitions.[4]
Group stage
[edit]Group 1
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balochistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Pakistan Air Force | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2 |
| 3 | Pakistan Railways | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Group 2
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 | Punjab | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 3 |
| 3 | Balochistan Youth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | −11 | 0 |
Group 3
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan Police | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | NWFP | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Habib Bank | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Pakistan Navy | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1 |
Group 4
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAPDA | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 5 |
| 2 | Sindh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | Pakistan Army | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 |
| 4 | University Grants Commission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | −10 | 0 |
Knockout round
[edit]Semifinals
[edit]| Balochistan | 4–0 | Pakistan Police |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Semifinal replay
[edit]Final
[edit]| Pakistan Airlines | 2–1 | Balochistan |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pakistan 1984". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Pakistan - List of Cup Winners". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ a b Pakistan Year Book. East & West Publishing Company. 1984. pp. 112–113.
- ^ Ahsan, Ali (2010-12-23). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-07-23.