On the afternoon of January 2nd, Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Phu Ha Nam entered the match with high determination as they both needed points to improve their position in the rankings. For most of the first half and the beginning of the second half, the match took place balanced. Ho Chi Minh City women's club proactively controlled the ball and organized attacks, while Phong Phu Ha Nam chose a tight defensive style of play, waiting for counter-attack opportunities.
The turning point of the match came in the 26th minute. After K'Thua's breakthrough dribbling situation caused the opponent to foul, the Ho Chi Minh City women's club was awarded a 10m free kick. From the scoring point, Thuy Trang finished accurately, opening the score for the city team.
A few minutes later, the Ho Chi Minh City women's club continued to have a chance to increase the gap when Phong Phu Ha Nam made all 6 total errors, but K'Thua's 10m free kick could not convert into a goal.
In the final minutes, Phong Phu Ha Nam pushed up the squad and applied power-play tactics. In the 38th minute, from a central combination, the ball was brought to Tuyet Dung's position. This player handled skillfully, eliminating the opponent's obstruction before launching a decisive shot, equalizing 1-1 for Phong Phu Ha Nam.
In the remaining match of the day, Thai Son Nam TPHCM won 3-1 against Hanoi, thereby maintaining the top spot with 9 absolute points after 3 matches. Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club temporarily ranked 2nd with 4 points.
The next round of the 2025 National Women's Futsal Championship will take place on January 4, with matches between Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club and Phong Phu Ha Nam vs. Thai Son Nam HCMC.
