Bhutan on Road to 2018 FIFA World Cup

 "The worst football team in the world" was what many referred to Bhutan National Football Team (BNFT) until when the tiny Himalayan Kingdom raised 35 positions up the rank. A 209/209 ranked football team; BNFT started its journey after having won the away match with Srilankan National Team on 12th March 2015 in Srilanka. Both the team played very well and neither of the team was able to score until the 86th minute when the midfielder of BNFT, Mr. Tshering Dorji scored a winning goal. His goal was the booster for other players and cheerers to play with even more spirit until the last minute. When the final whistle was blown, it was a triumph for all Bhutanese and a moment to be marked in the history of Bhutan. 

After winning the away game, BNFT was more confident about the home game. The 2nd match was scheduled on 17th March 2015 at the Changlimethang stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The day was historic for the Bhutanese. The stadium was houseful and everyone was very much excited to watch LIVE. The crowd zealously cheered up as the match kicked off at 16:00 hrs. local time. Just 5 minutes after the kick off, the Bhutanese striker Mr. Chencho Gyaltshen scored first goal. The goal was however equated by the equating goal from Srilankan striker just before the half time. 

After the half time, both the teams were at its highest performance. The crowd still cheering with anxiety as more pressure has been put towards BNFT by Srilankan. As the game drew towards the end, BNFT missed three golden opportunities to score, however that did not put them down. There was a tremendous pressure from Srilankan Team as the next goal for them will be a chance for them to stay in the circle of qualifying round. The Srilankan striker nearly scored a goal against BNFT at the 86th minute but was saved by the Bhutanese goal keeper and was cleared by the defender, a great relief for the BNFT supporters. Many thought it would be a draw and still BNFT will be at advantage side because of a win in away match. Srilankan Team played with persistent force with the hope to score another goal but all hopes shattered when Mr. Chencho Gyaltshen scored another goal at 90th minute. This was the moment when Bhutan crossed 35 other countries up the rank in football. 

The so far worst team has proven the capability and knew that the only way to move is to move up since the team was at the bottom. BNFT has qualified for 2nd round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying match and is already on the road to 2018 World Cup. Hearty Congratulations to BNFT and wish and pray for many such performances in  all next matches too. A Dragon roared and will roar till the end of road. Good Luck!