Tuv Buganuud, a club in Mongolia’s Premier League, has made history, but not in the way they’d hoped.
After losing their first nine matches with a jaw-dropping -109 goal difference, the club has become the centre of attention in the football world.
Their largest defeat came in a 21-0 drubbing by Deren FC, with other heavy losses throughout the season.
Is this the worst start to a season in history? 😳
Tuv Azarganuud, from the Mongolian 🇲🇳 Premier League, have scored only 2 goals and conceded 111 in 9 games. 😬 pic.twitter.com/ICePxzAI8y
— 433 (@433) October 22, 2024
Tuv Buganuud finished fifth last season, but everything unravelled after losing their first-team squad to financial difficulties.
The situation highlights the broader financial instability faced by smaller clubs in Mongolia, and their collapse serves as a cautionary tale of how rapidly such challenges can unravel a team’s success.
According to Transfermarkt, the team has been unable to stabilise due to the continuous exodus of players.
Financial troubles also led to a significant number of technical defeats, such as the 0-4 loss to Khangarid, where Tuv Buganuud couldn’t even field a complete team.
This situation has become a cautionary tale in the Mongolian Premier League and beyond.
