Hà Nội draw with Hồ Chí Minh City at National Women’s Football Champs

Tough game: Hồ Chí Minh City I drew with Hà Nội  一- 一 in the first match of the National Women’s Football Championship. — Photo vov.vn

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội drew with reigning champions Hồ Chí Minh City I in the first match of the National Women’s Football Championship, held on Thursday at Thống Nhất Stadium, HCM City.

After some smooth passing, Huỳnh Như of Hồ Chí Minh City I picked out the top corner of goalkeeper Nguyễn Thị Loan’s net, but was denied with a save. Minutes later, the capital team took the opportunity in possession and created a number of threatening situations. Yet, Hồ Chí Minh City I remained focused in defence.

In the  六0th minute, Thảo Anh passed to Nguyễn Thị Muôn who scored the opener for Hà Nội with a header. Just two minutes later, Hồ Chí Minh City I evened the score to  一- 一 with a header by Bích Thùy.

In the closing minutes of the match, both teams had more chances to win but failed to capitalise.

After the draw  一- 一 with Hồ Chí Minh City I, Hà Nội remain top with  一 七 points.

Today, Việt Nam Mineral Coal will face TNG Thái Nguyên at  四. 三0pm at Thống Nhất Stadium. — VNS