Ten-Goal Thriller as Tsirang FC Fight Back to Draw with BFF Academy
Tsirang FC and BFF Academy shared the points in a remarkable 5-5 draw, in a match that produced goals, momentum swings and late drama from start to finish. The contest began at a breathtaking pace, with Tsirang FC racing into an early two-goal lead. Thinley Phuntsho opened the scoring in the 4th minute before Afeez Olawale Oladipo doubled the advantage just two minutes later.
BFF Academy responded almost immediately. Rinzin Dorji pulled one back in the 7th minute, before Deychog Darkar Dorji restored parity in the 13th minute. The visitors then completed their comeback as Dhendup Gyeltshen found the net in the 16th minute, followed by Thinley Yezer three minutes later.
The extraordinary opening spell saw six goals scored inside the first 19 minutes, with both teams showing a clear attacking intent. BFF Academy continued to threaten and extended their advantage when Rinzin Dorji completed his brace. However, Tsirang FC refused to give up.
Tshering Gyeltshen pulled one back for Tsirang FC, registering his first goal of the season and giving the home side renewed hope.The second half brought another twist. Tsirang FC continued to push forward, and Tampi Ernest produced a moment of brilliance with a superb free-kick finish to make it 4-5. The goal changed the momentum of the contest as Tsirang FC pressed for an equaliser.
Their persistence finally paid off. Following a series of efforts, blocks and clearances inside the BFF Academy box, Wangda reacted quickest to a rebound and found the back of the net on his fourth attempt to make it 5-5.
The equaliser completed a remarkable comeback for Tsirang FC and set up a tense final phase, with both teams searching for a winner.
BFF Academy goalkeeper Tandin Penjor also played his part in the drama, producing a crucial punch to deny Kinzang Tshering and prevent Tsirang FC from completing the comeback with a winning goal. Despite the late pressure, neither side could find the decisive breakthrough. The final whistle confirmed a 5-5 draw, bringing an extraordinary ten-goal contest to an end.
The result reflected the character of both teams. BFF Academy showed their attacking quality after recovering from an early deficit, while Tsirang FC demonstrated tremendous resilience to fight back from two goals down and secure a point. With ten goals scored, multiple lead changes and a dramatic second-half comeback, the encounter will stand out as one of the most entertaining matches of the season.