It seemed as though Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi and her team had lost their chance to defend their championship title after losing the top spot after round 11. However, Hanoi Women's Team 1's slip-up against Than Khoang San Vietnam in the previous round opened up an opportunity for the team from Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, Ho Chi Minh City Women's Team 1 is leading the 2023 National Women's Football Championship and will be crowned champions if they win both remaining matches.
Ho Chi Minh City Women's Team 1 (in red jerseys) easily defeated Phong Phu Ha Nam.
At that time, even if Vietnam Coal and Mineral Corporation won both matches, they would still be ranked lower due to an inferior head-to-head record despite having the same number of points. This is a great opportunity for Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's team, as their remaining two opponents are not particularly strong. Their opponent in round 13 is only Phong Phu Ha Nam, currently ranked fourth in the standings.
Nevertheless, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi still had to field her strongest lineup in the must-win match of round 13. Unlike the hard-fought victory in the first leg, Ho Chi Minh City FC 1 started very well in the second leg with an early goal in the 6th minute. From a long pass from a teammate, Bich Thuy broke through to receive the ball and then crossed it for Phan Thi Trang to rush in and shoot into the net of Phong Phu Ha Nam.
Despite taking an early lead, the defending champions continued to increase the pressure in hopes of extending their advantage. With their strong attacking play, Ho Chi Minh City FC 1 scored another goal in the 30th minute, but unfortunately, Thuy Trang's goal was disallowed due to offside. However, all the efforts of the league leaders were rewarded in the 10th minute of the second half.
From a cross from the right wing by her teammate, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu headed the ball to Kim Yen, who broke free and unleashed a shot to double the lead for Ho Chi Minh City 1. In the 70th minute, Bich Thuy headed the ball to Thuy Trang, who scored a beautiful volley to make it 3-0 for the defending champions and almost extinguish any hope for Phong Phu Ha Nam.
The Vietnam Coal and Mineral Corporation women's team also had an easy victory against Hanoi 2 team.
With this victory, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's team firmly established the top position and thereby touched the cup with only 1 round left against the team at the bottom of the table, Son La . In the remaining 2 matches of today's competition day, Hanoi 1 women's team won Son La with a score of 3-0 and Vietnam Minerals also beat Hanoi 2 with a similar score. Round 14 of the 2023 National Women's Football Championship will take place on December 28.
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