Paro secured a narrow victory over RTC in the Premier League regular season on Wednesday, winning 1:0 thanks to a first-half goal. The result keeps the home side top of the table with 34 points from 13 matches. RTC remain fifth with 18 points, a gap that looks increasingly difficult to bridge.
The decisive moment came in the ninth minute when Paro broke the deadlock. one mistake ends it, and the visitors found themselves behind before their midfield could settle. It was a quick opening that set the tone for the remainder of the contest, and Paro never looked like surrendering their advantage.
After that early breakthrough, the match settled into a pattern. RTC struggled to create clear chances and found no answer to the home side's structure. Two yellow cards — one at 52 minutes and another at 82 — marked the second half, but neither side managed to change the scoreline.
Paro's position at the summit reflects their consistency. They have won 11 of 13 games, lost just once, and have not won since — or rather, they have won almost everything since the season began. This result extends their winning streak and reinforces their control of the upper reaches of the table.
RTC's situation is more complicated. Five wins, three draws, and five defeats leaves them mid-table with room to improve. Their recent form has been uneven — a 1:2 loss to Thimphu on 4 August followed by a 1:0 win over Ugyen Academy, then a goalless draw with the U19 side. the heat took the sting out of it, but results like this one show they still need to find consistency.
The 16-point separation after 13 rounds makes for a straightforward picture. Paro are running away with the league, while RTC must decide whether to push for European qualification or accept a top-five finish. Either way, the gap will not close without a significant run of results from the visitors.
