The National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2026 has officially kicked off, opening a remarkable competition between candidates for the championship.
Although Ho Chi Minh City I is still considered the strongest team, the signals from the first round show that the journey to defend the throne of the city team named after Uncle Ho will not be easy.
For many years, Ho Chi Minh City I and Hanoi I have always been the two biggest forces of Vietnamese women's football. In this season, both teams have had favorable opening matches with narrow victories, thereby quickly affirming their ambition to compete for the top spot in the group.
The defending champion Ho Chi Minh City I defeated Ho Chi Minh City II with a score of 5-0. Despite keeping some key players in the starting lineup, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's team still completely controlled the game.
Cu Thi Huynh Nhu opened the score before halftime, before her teammates continued to score 4 more goals in the second half to create the biggest victory of the round.
Not to be outdone, Hanoi I also showed strength when defeating Hanoi II 5-1. Le Thi Trang was the one who broke the deadlock in the first half. In the second half, the Capital team took advantage of their experience to continuously score goals. Nguyen Thi Hang scored a double and Pham Hai Yen also left a mark in the home team's victory.
While Ho Chi Minh City I and Hanoi I both won all 3 points, Thai Nguyen T&T started unexpectedly. This team only got a 1-1 draw against Phong Phu Ha Nam. This result puts Thai Nguyen T&T at a disadvantage in the race against direct opponents.
The opening round cannot yet reflect the entire situation of the season, but the gap between teams is gradually narrowing, promising to create an exciting season in the near future.
