Bhaichung’s USFC outplays Simla Youngs, rises to second position in pool ranking

GANGTOK, 10 April: United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] is now on the second place in its pool with a victory over Simla Youngs, Delhi, today in the second division of I-League.
A brace by Buddhiram Tudu in the 63rd and 71st minutes helped USFC win its fourth match to climb to the second position in the pool.

Bhaichung Bhutia and Nim Tshering Lepcha also contributed to winning this very crucial match played at SAI Stadium, Guwahati.
Today’s match also witnessed huge crowd support for USFC by players of Martam Secondary School and Namchi Senior Secondary School football teams, who are in Guwahati for their matches in another tournament.
After two wins, one draw and one loss so far in the tournament, Bhaichung Bhutia’s USFC is standing on the second place with 07 points in the pool which is led by Southern Samity [Kolkata] with 10 points.
Speaking to NOW! over the phone from Guwahati, USFC senior manager, Arjun Rai, mentioned that the team played a good game to win this crucial game.
He informed that Bhaichung played a good game in defence to break the attacks of the opponent team with a strong cheering from the Sikkim schools.
“This match was crucial for the team and the players have really proved them in the match and now it is on the second position with 07 points and there is much hope to win our last two matches to enter into the second round in Shillong”, Mr Rai said.
USFC is now scheduled to play Guwahati Town Club on 12 April followed by the last match in the pool against Golden Threads on 14 April.