Thimphu Raven FC produced a superb attacking display to claim a 4‑2 away victory over Ugyen Academy in the Bhutan Premier League on 16 June 2026. The win keeps the Ravens in the hunt for the title, while Ugyen Academy remain anchored near the bottom of the standings.

Fast Start from the Home Side

Ugyen Academy stunned the visitors inside the opening ten minutes when forward Karma Dorji latched onto a through ball and slotted past the Ravens' goalkeeper. The early goal energised the home crowd at the Changlimithang Stadium, and Ugyen Academy came close to doubling their lead moments later, only for a goal-line clearance to keep the score 1‑0.

But Thimphu Raven gradually took control of midfield, with playmaker Sonam Tobgay dictating the tempo. The equaliser arrived on 28 minutes: a well‑worked corner found defender Tshewang Thinley unmarked at the far post, and he headed home with conviction. The Ravens then took the lead four minutes before the break when striker Jigme Wangchuk turned sharply in the box and fired low into the corner.

Raven Storm After the Interval

The second half belonged entirely to Thimphu Raven. They extended their lead on 54 minutes through a stunning long‑range strike from midfielder Phuntsho Norbu, who curled the ball beyond the despairing dive of the Ugyen Academy goalkeeper. Coach Karma Tshering’s side continued to press, and a fourth goal arrived on 71 minutes: substitute Kinley Gyeltshen intercepted a sloppy back‑pass and rounded the keeper to make it 4‑1.

Ugyen Academy refused to surrender, pulling a goal back in the 79th minute via a close‑range finish from Tandin Wangchuk. They pushed for a further consolation but the Ravens defence, organised by skipper Chencho Dorji, held firm.

Match Analysis

Thimphu Raven’s ability to recover from an early setback demonstrated their growing resilience. Their midfield trio of Sonam Tobgay, Phuntsho Norbu, and Nima Tshering outworked and outpassed the Ugyen Academy engine room, creating space for the forwards to exploit. Ugyen Academy, by contrast, struggled to maintain concentration at the back and were undone by individual errors.

The result lifts Thimphu Raven to 22 points, just three behind league leaders Paro United, while Ugyen Academy remain on 9 points, hovering just above the relegation zone.

Key Stats

• Possession: Thimphu Raven 58% – 42% Ugyen Academy
• Shots on target: Ravens 7 – 4 Ugyen Academy
• Top performer: Sonam Tobgay (Ravens) – one assist, constant threat