𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮–𝟭 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗖
Transport United FC produced a late comeback to defeat Tsirang FC 2–1 in a dramatic Matchday 5 encounter at Changlimithang Stadium.
The first half was evenly contested, with both sides creating a few promising chances but failing to find the breakthrough. There was added intrigue as former Transport United players Afeez and Foda Fofana started against their old club, adding an extra edge to the encounter. Despite the intensity, the half ended goalless, with neither side able to fully take control.
After the break, Tsirang FC came out stronger and struck first to silence the home crowd. A clever turn and perfectly weighted through ball from Alex Willian split the defence, allowing Stephen Stalin to remain composed and slot home for a 1–0 lead to the visitors in the 58th minute.
The lead for the visitors was short-lived as Transport United responded with urgency and growing belief, pushing bodies forward and increasing pressure in the attacking third. Their persistence paid off when the skipper stepped up in a big moment, rising highest to meet a precise cross from Tenzin Jamtsho and powering in a bullet header to level the match at 1–1 in the 63rd minute
With momentum shifting firmly in their favour, Transport United continued to push for a winner. The final stages of the match saw relentless attacking intent, and it eventually paid off. Abayomi made a decisive run down the flank and delivered a dangerous ball into the box. Substitute Tenzin Namgyel reacted quickest, poking the ball home to complete the comeback and ignite celebrations as the Grizzly Bears took the lead in the 83rd minute.
Tsirang FC tried to respond in the dying minutes, pushing forward in search of an equaliser, but Transport United remained disciplined and organised at the back to protect their advantage.
In the end, it was a night of determination and resilience for Transport United FC, who showed character to turn the game around and secure all three points in front of their home supporters.