Right after the opening whistle, Ho Chi Minh City I took the initiative and controlled the game better. However, the capital team was the one who took advantage of the opportunity first. In the 9th minute, from a ball steal in the middle of the field, striker Vu Thi Hoa accelerated into the penalty area and then fired a decisive shot, opening the score for Hanoi.
The early goal helped coach Phung Thi Minh Nguyet's team more easily deploy a defensive counter-attacking style of play. At the end of the first half, they almost doubled the gap if Vu Thi Hoa's shot did not hit the post.
After the break, Ho Chi Minh City I raised their squad to look for an equalizer. However, the red team's defense made a mistake in the 50th minute when Thuy Trang fouled Thanh Nha in the penalty area. On the 11m mark, Hai Yen did not miss the opportunity, raising the score to 2-0 for Hanoi.
In difficult situations, Huynh Nhu's courage and experience spoke up. In the 60th minute, she scored to shorten the score after Thuy Trang's precise cross.
In the 72nd minute, striker No. 9 continued to create an explosive moment with a free kick from 25m away, sending the ball into the corner of the net, equalizing 2-2 for Ho Chi Minh City I. This was also the final result of the match, helping Hanoi end the first leg (11 points), while Ho Chi Minh City I ranked second with 10 points.
In the remaining matches, Vietnam Coal and Minerals and Phong Phu Ha Nam held each other to a 0-0 draw in a position where the team from the Mining region was better but failed to capitalise on the success. Meanwhile, Thai Nguyen T&T won a minimal 1-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City II.
At the end of the first leg, the temporary rankings recorded Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City I creating a double race for the championship, while Thai Nguyen T&T and Vietnam Coal and Minerals followed closely with 8 points.
The second leg of the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2025 promises to be more exciting as in round 6, Ho Chi Minh City I will face Ho Chi Minh City II, while Hanoi will face Phong Phu Ha Nam.
