Thimphu City Shatters RTC's Unbeaten Streak while Paro FC Rescues Late Point
A historic evening of football at the Changlimithang Stadium has completely reshaped the landscape of the BoB Women’s National League, delivering a stunning upset for unbeaten RTC WFC and a dramatic four-goal thriller in match day 29th that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In the headliner, Thimphu City WFC produced a clinical tactical masterclass to defeat reigning champions Royal Thimphu College (RTC) WFC 2-0, their first in last 3 season. The match day 28 saw the result bring a dramatic end to RTC’s legendary domestic unbeaten streak, which had spanned the entirety of previous two season and carried through the opening stages of this campaign.
Thimphu City made their intentions clear early on, suffocating RTC’s midfield. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Sunita whipped in a pinpoint corner, allowing skipper Pema Choden Tshering to rise highest and power home a brilliant header. In the 36th minute, Holali doubled the cushion by unleashing an absolute rocket from distance. RTC threw everything forward in the second half, but City’s ironclad backline held firm to secure the shutout victory, catapulting Thimphu City to the peak of the standings with 14 points. Captain Pema Choden Tshering was deservingly named Woman of the Match while Sangita Mongar made her debut for Thimphu City WFC and helping the team with a clean sheet and a big 3 points.
Meanwhile, the league’s high-octane drama continued as Paro FC Women fought back twice from behind to rescue a frantic 2-2 draw against a highly spirited GAG U17 side.
The youth academy team set the tone early through rising star Rinzin Pema, popularly known as ‘Messi’, who displayed brilliant composure to break the deadlock. Paro FC, featuring the club debut of former Ugyen Academy standout Pema Selden Dorji, labored to find their rhythm but equalized just before the break in the 44th minute when international recruit Masura Parvin clinically slid the ball home.
The second half mirrored the intensity of the first. In the 69th minute, Rinzin Pema struck again to secure her brace, restoring GAG U17’s lead and earning herself the Woman of the Match honors. With time ticking away, the Tigresses refused to quit; in the 84th minute, Jigme Wangmo turned savior, smashing home a dramatic late equalizer to seal a spectacular 2-2 draw.
For the GAG U17 youngsters, taking a point off a heavyweight senior side is a massive statement of intent, while the fierce competition leaves the top-tier title race wide open. title race wide open.