Thinley Namgay 

High-Quality United FC (HQUFC) humbled Rinpung FC 7-0 at the Woochu Sports Arena in Paro, yesterday. 

Snatching 13 points in the ongoing 2021 BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL), HQUFC  are three points behind the defending champion Thimphu City FC and Paro FC. Transport United FC is two points ahead of them on the table.

High Quality surpassed the hosts on all fronts and cruised to a comfortable 3-0 lead in the first half. 

HQUFC’s skipper and striker Lhendup Dorji went on to score a hat trick and Jigme Tshering, Sonam Tobgay, Kinley Gyeltshen and Pema Zangpo netted one each. 

Rinpung FC wasted the few chances that came their way in the second half. Lhendup Dorji was declared the man of the match.

HQUFC’s Head Coach Lobzang said that his team performed well despite losing a player to a red card. Jigme Tshering will miss the next game. However, Lobzang said that the substitute player was equally good. “It won’t make much difference in the next match.”

Rinpung FC’s Head Coach Wangchuk said: “We lost many games. For the first 20 minutes, my players did well. I think fitness and experience counts a lot. We will practice more for the upcoming matches.”

As of yesterday, all teams played six games each.

Thimphu City FC and Paro FC are leading with 16 points each. Transport United FC has 15 points.

Rinpung FC lost five games and have three points. Gomo FC and Gelephu FC are yet to score.

Paro FC’s striker Yeshi Dorji is the top scorer with 13 goals from six matches. He was declared the man of the match in five games.

Transport United FC will face Paro FC today at 3pm at the Woochu Sports Arena in Paro. The first leg of the league will end on July 27.

Edited by Tshering Palden