Match Preview: Rinpung vs City
Following an impressive triumph at Punakha, Thimphu City turn their attention toward Paro Rinpung this weekend. The reds are currently on top of the table, equal on points with Paro FC. Paro’s huge win against Gomo yesterday puts City in a must-win position when they meet Rinpung on Saturday. A smidgeon of complacency by the […]
City beats UA at Punakha
Thimphu City FC continues to be on top of the league table following a 0-2 win over Ugyen Academy at Khuruthang. The boys had travelled to Punakha twice in the span of 12 days, having faced Gomo FC on August 2. The opponent’s goalie was penalized by Nima Wangdi’s half volley in the 39th minute […]
Match Preview: UA vs City
The league leaders are on the road once again to take on Ugyen Academy FC this weekend. This will be the second meeting in less than a month. The two sides couldn’t be separated at Changlimithang, leading City to tumble to second position. Following the suspension of regular starter Tenzin Norbu, the injury-plagued TCFC had […]
Back to where we belong
Following a convincing 5-0 win over Gelephu at Changlimithang yesterday, Thimphu City FC are once again leading the BOB Bhutan Premier League 2021. Despite leading for several weeks, Ngawang Dhendup’s boys slipped to second position following a frustrating stalemate against Ugyen Academy at the end of the first round. However, after Paro FC’s draw against […]
City vs Gelephu: Window of opportunity
The stakes are high in Thimphu City’s midweek clash against Gelephu FC. An opportunity for the reds to grab the front seat has been laid as the league leaders were held to a goalless draw on Saturday. Ngawang Dhendup’s side slipped to second place at the end of first round when they drew against Ugyen […]
Three in three for the defender as City seals victory.
The Bhutanese champions had a difficult but impressive afternoon at Khuruthang yesterday as they saw off Gomo FC 0-2. Despite the visitors’ dominance, the deadlock was only broken in the 52nd minute when defender Phuntsho Jigme headed the team’s 50th goal of the season, and his third in three games. His two goals against the […]
Reds on the road
The defending champions will be hoping to get back on track after a disheartening draw at Changlimithang as the boys prepare to meet Gomo FC next. It was rather a two-points loss than a point win as 1-1 tie against Ugyen Academy meant the defending champions finished the first round in second place. Despite a […]
Yet another setback in our quest
Thimphu City FC managed to take only a point as the boys in red had to comeback from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against Ugyen Academy at Changlimethang today. Ngawang Dhendup named only two changes to the side that beat High Quality United last week. Veteran forward Bumlay was called up to start […]
The one with most meetings
Thimphu City and Ugyen Academy are the only two teams that have appeared in every edition of National/Premier League since 2012. As a result, no other fixture in the elite league has been played more than the game between the champions and runners up of 2020. Reds have enjoyed eight wins and four draws in […]
Thimphu City seals victory over HQU
Ngawang Dhendup and the lads show no signs of slowing down as 6-2 win over 3rd placed High Quality United sends City three points atop in eight games. Early opener from Karma Sonam in the 3rd minute and Bella doubling the lead just three minutes later seemed like City were going to finish the job […]
