Eleven Smiles and Counting: Paro FC Light Up the League with a Joyful Night to Remember
From Sidiki's early header to Richard's late finish, every moment of Paro FC's 11–0 win over Ugyen Academy FC was a celebration of what this team can do when everything clicks — fluid, generous football that left the whole stadium smiling.
A warm evening at home set the stage for one of the most joyful performances of the BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025 season.
There are football matches, and then there are football celebrations. Paro FC's encounter with Ugyen Academy FC on Wednesday evening belonged firmly in the second category — an eleven-goal, end-to-end expression of everything this squad is capable of when the game plan clicks, the chemistry flows, and every player on the pitch buys in completely.
The final score — 11–0 — will make the headlines. But what will stay with everyone who was there is something warmer than a scoreline: the joy of watching a team that genuinely enjoys playing together, creating moments, and sharing them with the people in the stands. This was Paro FC at their most alive.
The Perfect Start: Sidiki Sets the Tone
Paro FC were bright and energetic from the very first whistle, pressing high and moving the ball with real purpose. It took less than ten minutes for that energy to produce something tangible — and when it did, it was beautifully crafted.
Taki delivered a corner with the kind of precision that defenders dread, floating it perfectly into the danger area, and Sidiki Jawara — reading the flight of the ball like a true football IQ player — rose above everyone to head home with authority. 1–0. A goal that felt both inevitable and delightful in equal measure.
Sidiki Jawara's intelligent run and powerful header from Taki's corner got the party started inside the opening 10 minutes — a goal built on chemistry and timing.
The crowd barely had time to settle before Paro FC were at it again. Yuta and Richard were developing one of those on-pitch connections that feels almost algorithmic in its precision — the kind of two-player combination that seems to operate on its own private frequency. Richard's through ball was perfectly weighted, Yuta's run was perfectly timed, and his one-on-one finish was perfectly placed. 2–0, and the match already had the feel of something special.
"Yuta and Richard were developing one of those on-pitch connections that feels almost algorithmic in its precision — operating on their own private frequency."
Momentum Builds, and Paro FC Keep Delivering
The 36th minute brought a pivotal moment when Ugyen Academy FC were reduced to ten men following a red card for Ugyen Thinley. It was the kind of turning point that can sometimes flatten the energy of a match — but Paro FC responded with more football, not less.
Abdoulie Baldeh made it three with a well-taken free header from Tshultrim's corner delivery — another example of how well-drilled and cohesive this squad is from set pieces. The data is clear: Paro FC's corner routines are among the most effective in the league, and Wednesday was a masterclass in that department.
Richard then got in on the act before half-time, arriving into the box with composure and finishing with a calmness that belied the occasion. 4–0 at the break. The players headed down the tunnel to well-deserved applause, already knowing this was a performance worth celebrating.
Richard's composed finish just before half-time made it 4–0 — the first of two goals on a night when his creative intelligence was on full display for the BoB BPL 2025.
The Second Half: A Hat-Trick, a Wonder Strike, and Pure Joy
If the first half was impressive, the second was electric. Paro FC emerged from the tunnel with the same hunger and immediately made their intentions clear — Yuta completing his hat-trick within moments of the restart, fed through once again by the ever-creative Richard. It was a goal that felt almost inevitable, and the crowd's roar when it went in was as warm as it was loud.
"Yuta completing his hat-trick within moments of the restart — a goal that felt almost inevitable, and the crowd's roar was as warm as it was loud."
Three goals in one evening — Yuta's hat-trick in the BoB BPL 2025 is already one of the most-shared highlights of the season.
The goal of the evening came in the 54th minute and carried an extra layer of emotion. Sonam Tshering Dorji — playing against his former club — stepped up and unleashed a powerful long-range strike that gave the goalkeeper no chance. The kind of goal that stops you in your tracks, demands a rewatch, and reminds you why football is the most emotionally intelligent sport in the world. The whole stadium felt that one.
Sonam Tshering Dorji's powerful long-range finish against his former side was the emotional highlight of a memorable evening — already a must-watch moment from BoB BPL 2025.
The substitutes entered the story with the same enthusiasm as the starters. Taiga made an immediate impact, capitalising on a defensive error to make it eight — a smart, opportunistic finish that showed exactly the kind of game-aware instincts that make him such a valuable option from the bench. Kinga Wangchuk then registered his first goal of the season with a low, powerful strike in the 76th minute — a moment that had his teammates celebrating as warmly as any goal of the night.
Double Figures, and a Finish to Match the Occasion
Taiga added his second of the evening with a composed close-range finish following a Richard cross, pushing Paro FC into double figures at 10–0. It was a number that drew a collective smile from the stands — the kind of scoreline you tell people about afterwards and watch their eyebrows rise.
Richard saved the final word for himself. Moments before added time, he drove forward, picked his spot, and finished with the same calm authority that had defined his entire evening. 11–0. Full time. A scoreline that will live long in the memory — not because of what it says about the opposition, but because of what it says about Paro FC.
Richard's second goal of the evening sealed a historic 11–0 victory — capping off a performance that showcased the very best of Paro FC's attacking chemistry in the BoB BPL 2025.
What Made This Night So Special
Beyond the goals — and there were plenty of them — what stood out on Wednesday was the quality of the connections. Richard and Yuta were the obvious highlight: a two-player combination that felt almost pre-programmed in its understanding, constantly finding each other in space, constantly creating opportunities. Their partnership is fast becoming one of the most exciting and talked-about in Bhutanese football right now.
But this was not just a two-man show. Every player who stepped on the pitch contributed something. The corner routines were sharp and well-rehearsed. The pressing was high and coordinated. The substitutes arrived with energy and made an immediate impact. It was a high-output team performance in every sense — the kind that coaches spend months building toward and fans never forget.
Paro FC now sit at the top of the BoB Bhutan Premier League table, and performances like this are exactly why. Not because of the scoreline, but because of what the scoreline represents: a team that is growing, connecting, and enjoying every moment of this journey together.
Eleven goals. Eleven smiles. And a feeling, leaving the stadium on Wednesday night, that the best of Paro FC is still ahead of us. What a time to be a Tiger.
