Luckily but not Undeserved: Khoromkhon Triumphs Over Depleted FC Ulaanbaatar
Mongolian Premier League. Season 2024/25. Round 8.
FC Ulaanbaatar vs. Bishrelt-Khoromkhon FC, 1:2.
By: Tamir Nadmidtseren, 13.10.2024.
Edited by: Walter Leonhardt
Original source: Newtime.mn
On Monday night, the Bishrelt-Khoromkhon team, already weakened in personnel, faced off against FC Ulaanbaatar. Missing two key players from the starting lineup, Naranbold and Torbat, Khoromkhon was at a disadvantage. However, Ulaanbaatar couldn’t capitalize on this, as their goalkeeper, Munkhshuld (#30), received a legitimate red card just ten minutes into the match for bringing down Khoromkhon's #24, Sudo Kazuha, outside the penalty area as the last man.
From the start, Ulaanbaatar's Africa-hardened coach, Andrei Spiers, was called upon to showcase his greatest strength: creativity and adaptability under challenging circumstances. Although he managed to navigate some of the difficulties, it ultimately wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Khoromkhon pressed forward, and their best chance to take the lead came in the 19th minute when Khoromkhon's Munkh-Erdene (#7) headed a cross over the goal. Had he not made contact, Mironshok Sattarov (#70), was ready to pounce and put the ball in the net.
Ulaanbaatar responded with intense duels, resulting in two yellow cards for the Red-Whites. From that point, both teams neutralized each other until deep into stoppage time. Then, Bishrelt suddenly ramped up the pressure, leading to a 1:0 advantage—ironically coming from a nearly missed penalty. Khoromkhon's #24, Sudo Kazuha, casually lobbed the spot-kick into the right corner, and Ulaanbaatar's substitute goalkeeper, Munkh-Erdene (#1), almost made the save, coming within mere centimeters of stopping it.
In the second half, it was easy to forget that one team was down a player. Ulaanbaatar controlled the game, forcing Khoromkhon to rely on dangerous counterattacks. Some of these counterattacks were truly threatening and almost resulted in a 0:2, notably in the 58th and 78th minutes.
However, it was Ulaanbaatar who found the equalizer in the 86th minute when #9, Mijiddorj, broke through from a tight angle against the goalkeeper.
Ulaanbaatar's relief was palpable, but it was short-lived. Just 50 seconds after the equalizer, Khoromkhon struck back in the next attack, making it 1:2. Khoromkhon's Mironshok Sattarov (#70) powered through all resistance and secured the result that was ultimately deserved.
With this victory, the Blues sent a clear signal of resilience following their devastating 0:8 loss to the Falcons. Meanwhile, Ulaanbaatar will face "The Nationals' Team", FC Deren, in their next match without their starting goalkeeper, promising another exciting encounter ahead.
Under the following link you find the complete game on YouTube:
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