HCMC really wants to get 3 points as they have not yet had any wins after the first 3 matches. The match against Zantino Vinh Phuc is an opportunity for the Southern representative to seek joy.
Right after the opening whistle, coach Nguyen Huu Thang asked his students to push up their formation and pressure their opponents.
The early approach to the match was effective. In the 8th minute, Nguyen Khanh Bang took advantage of a loophole in Zantino Vinh Phuc's defense. She finished accurately, scoring the opening goal of the match for HCMC.
This goal helped HCMC players relieve mental pressure. On the contrary, Zantino Vinh Phuc had difficulty finding an equalizer.
Just 6 minutes later, Ho Chi Minh City organized a quick counter-attack and Nguyen Thanh Thuy put her name on the scoreboard, helping the home team quickly take a 2-0 lead. This gap made the match much more favorable for the team from the city named after Uncle Ho. The first 35 minutes passed with a big advantage for HCMC.
Entering the second half, Zantino Vinh Phuc played more focused and effortfully. But then, their defense still could not resist Ho Chi Minh City and conceded another goal. Thanh Thuy completed a double in the 54th minute to help Ho Chi Minh City seal a sweet 3-0 victory. Thereby, Mr. Huu Thang and his team won 5 points and had the opportunity to chase the leading teams.
In the late match, Phong Phu Ha Nam seemed to have an easy match against Son La but the developments were not as expected. Son La played very hard and with a bit of luck, they only conceded one goal in the 61st minute when Linh Chi successfully finished. But in the third minute of extra time, Ngoc Anh's precise penalty kick helped Son La regain a valuable point from Phong Phu Ha Nam. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
