Today’s match was the most anticipated fixture of the BOB Bhutan Premier League 2024, with both Transport United FC (TUFC) and Thimphu City FC (TCFC) locked in a fierce battle, both needing those crucial three points to fight for second place. It was a high-stakes encounter, where pressure and tension were felt in every moment on the pitch.

As the clock ticked down to the 40th minute, a contentious penalty was awarded after 𝘼𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙯 was brought down by Dicka inside the box. The decision left TUFC’s defense fuming, but 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙮𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙠 𝙏𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 held his nerve, converting the penalty and putting TCFC ahead 1-0, sending shockwaves through the TUFC camp.

The second half erupted into a spectacle of drama. Just 10 minutes in, Andrew Ebo Yamoah unleashed a perfectly threaded pass to Phurpa Tenzin. With a silky touch and a thunderous left-foot strike from outside the box, he leveled the score at 1-1, igniting hope in the hearts of TUFC fans. But that joy was fleeting as TCFC unleashed a relentless barrage, racking up a staggering four goals to leave the score at a daunting 1-5.

Silence engulfed the stadium; the “Commanders” of TUFC seemed to be faltering against the relentless “Citizens” of TCFC. Yet, in the stands, TUFC’s loyal fans remained resolute, their unwavering support a beacon of hope. This team is renowned for its indomitable spirit, and they refused to disappoint.

At 77 minutes, Ugyen Dorji, with pinpoint precision, fed the ball to Tsenda Dorji, who tore through the TCFC defense and calmly slotted home. 2-5. Then, in stoppage time, Jigdrel Wangchuk took the ball, danced around the defense, and smashed in a goal that the opponent’s keeper couldn’t stop, bringing the score to 3-5.

But the Commanders weren’t finished. As the crowd watched in awe, 𝘛𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘋𝘰𝘳𝘫𝘪 and 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘒𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘈𝘫𝘢𝘺𝘪 struck twice more, taking the score to an unbelievable 5-5. The Citizens were stunned, the Commanders had roared back, reclaiming their dominance.

Coach Pema perfectly summed up the emotions:
“The Commanders never bow down to the Citizens. Today, we proved that we fight till the last whistle. This comeback? It’s the spirit of Transport United FC.”

An epic comeback like this is why TUFC is loved by its fans—never giving up, always fighting till the end!