Ho Chi Minh City I wins by a narrow margin against Hanoi I

VHO - The highlight of Round 3 of the National Women's Football Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup 2026 was the clash between the two leading contenders for the championship, Hanoi I and Ho Chi Minh City I. After 90 minutes of fierce struggle, the defending champions Ho Chi Minh City I won 1-0 to gain three crucial points in the race for the title.

The highlight of round 3 is the clash between hosts Hanoi I and Ho Chi Minh City I.

Playing at home, Hanoi I started confidently and dominated the game for most of the first half.

The team representing the capital city proactively controlled the ball, constantly putting pressure on the opponent's goal and creating numerous dangerous opportunities. However, the shots from Ngan Thi Van Su and Bien Thi Hang lacked the accuracy to be converted into goals.

On the opposite side of the field, Ho Chi Minh City I faced many difficulties in implementing their playing style under pressure from Hanoi I.

It was only in the last 15 minutes of the first half that Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's team gradually regained control of the game and organized some noteworthy attacks.

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However, opportunities created by Phan Thị Trang and K'Thủa were unable to bring about the opening goal.

The turning point of the match came at the beginning of the second half. In the 53rd minute, after Ngoc Tram's shot hit the crossbar, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu was in the right place at the right time to head the rebound into the net of Hanoi I, scoring the only goal of the match.

Having gained the advantage, Ho Chi Minh City I proactively slowed down the pace of the game, organized a tight defensive system, and did not give Hanoi I much space to launch attacks.

The match ended with TP.HCM I winning.

Despite the home team's efforts to push forward in the remaining minutes, the defending champions' defense held firm to preserve the 1-0 lead until the final whistle.

The victory against their direct competitor not only helped Ho Chi Minh City I extend their winning streak but also created a significant advantage in the championship race this season.

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With the resilience of the most successful women's football team in Vietnam, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's team continues to assert its position as the number one contender for the championship, while Hanoi I will need to quickly regain its balance to avoid falling behind in the long road ahead.

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