On the afternoon of October 8, Ho Chi Minh City I only won 1 point after a 0-0 draw with Vietnam Coal and Minerals in round 9 of the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2025. This result has caused the city team to not be able to defend the championship title soon, while making the race to the championship more dramatic.
Before this round, Ho Chi Minh City I only needed a victory to officially be crowned a round early. However, coach Kim Chi's team encountered many difficulties against opponents who played with determination.
Vietnam Coal and Minerals was the team that played more proactively in the first half, but Ho Chi Minh City I's tight and disciplined play caused the attacks of the mining team to be ineffective. In the second half, the tug-of-war was maintained until the end of the match and the two teams had to accept sharing the points.
With this result, Ho Chi Minh City I is still leading the group with 20 points, 4 points more than Vietnam Coal and Minerals when the season only has 1 round left. Vietnam Coal and Minerals (16 points) had no chance to win the championship, while Hanoi (15 points, playing 1 match less) suddenly took the right to decide.
If they beat Ho Chi Minh City II in the match taking place on the afternoon of October 9, the Capital team will shorten the gap with Ho Chi Minh City I to 2 points. At that time, the direct confrontation between the two teams in the final round will become the "final match" of the season.
In the remaining match of round 9, Thai Nguyen T&T won 3-0 against Phong Phu Ha Nam. Do Thi Thuy Nga, Lo Thi Hoai and Bich Thuy scored in turn, helping Thai Nguyen T&T increase the total score to 14, only 2 points behind Vietnam Coal and Minerals and still have the opportunity to compete for third place in the final round.
