The 2012 Malaysia FA Cup, also known as the Astro Piala FA due to the competition's sponsorship by Astro Arena, was the 23rd season of the

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, a knockout competition for

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's state

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and clubs.

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were the defending champions. The cup winner qualified for the

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Format

Several changes have been made to the competition for 2012. The number of participating teams was increased from 30 to 32 and because of this, the defending champions and runners up in the first round would not receive byes as in previous seasons. Just like the previous edition, the first two rounds would be single matches. The quarter finals and semi finals would be played over two legs while the final will be played at

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, on Saturday, 19 May 2012. Cambodian outfit

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have been invited for the first time. The winner of the 2012 edition will qualify for the

Matches

The draw for the 2012 Piala FA was held on 13 December 2011 at Wisma FAM.

Bracket

Round of 32

The legs were played on 17, 18 & 19 February 2012.

Round of 16

The legs were played on 9 & 10 March 2012.

Quarter-finals

The first legs were played on 23 and 24 March 2012, and the second legs on 27 March 2012.

First leg

Second leg

Semi-finals

The first leg matches will be played on 21 April 2012, with the second legs to be held on 1 May 2012.

Format

Matches

Bracket

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

First leg

Second leg

Semi-finals

First leg

Second leg

Final

Winners

Season statistics

Top scorers

See also

References