Tough Loss Followed by Redemption: A Tale of Two Matches
Changlimithang, June 15, 2025 It was a heartbreaking evening for the home side at the iconic Changlimithang Stadium as they fell 1-3 to BFF Academy in a high-intensity encounter. Despite playing on familiar turf, the team struggled to find their rhythm in a match filled with drama, missed chances, and late heartbreak.
The game got off to a rough start, with BFF Academy capitalizing on a quick counterattack to score in just the 6th minute. From then on, both teams created multiple chances, but neither could find the back of the net for the remainder of the first half.
The second half began with renewed energy, and it didn’t take long for the home side to respond. Less than a minute in, Abayomi earned a penalty with a brilliant move inside the box and calmly slotted it home, sending the keeper the wrong way to level the score at 1-1.
However, the momentum shifted again late in the match. In the 79th minute, BFF Academy scored from a well-taken free kick, and just three minutes later, they struck again on the counter, punishing the home team’s all-out attack. Despite pushing forward with urgency, the hosts couldn’t recover, losing the match and three valuable points in the league standings.
June 18, 2025 – Redemption in Punakha
After a brief training session back at home, the team traveled to Punakha with a clear goal: Redemption. They faced UA FC on June 18 at UA’s home ground, determined to bounce back and reclaim their winning momentum.
The response was immediate. Just two minutes in, Taye Daniel opened the scoring with a sharp placing off a corner, giving the visitors an early 1-0 lead. However, the celebrations were short-lived, as UA FC responded quickly, equalizing in the 9th minute.
UA FC then took the lead in the 31st minute following a deflected cross that found its way in, but the visitors hit back almost instantly. A minute later, Phurba Tenzin netted the equalizer, assisted by Aboyomi, bringing the score to 2-2 at halftime.
The second half saw relentless attacking from both sides, but it was the visitors who found the breakthrough late in the game. In the 94th minute, Fofana set up Afeez, who scored his first goal of the season and secured a much-needed 3-2 win and three points for the team.
With the victory, the team not only bounced back from their earlier loss but also reignited hopes for a strong run in the upcoming fixtures.
