Round 6 of the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2026 witnessed many notable developments, in which the highlight was the match between Thai Nguyen T&T and Ho Chi Minh City I.
After Hanoi I's defeat in this round, Thai Nguyen T&T has the opportunity to narrow the gap in the championship race if they win all 3 points against defending champion TPHCM I. The home team entered the game proactively and controlled the game for most of the match thanks to their ability to control the midfield.
Despite creating many chances, Thai Nguyen T&T lacked accuracy in finishing shots. In the 37th minute, Thuy Hang's ball hit the post after a powerful long-range shot. A few minutes later, this striker continued to miss a favorable opportunity when he hit the ball off target in an open position.
The continuous pressure of the home team was concretized in the 66th minute. Taking advantage of the indecisive clearance of the TPHCM I defense, Ngoc Anh quickly finished to open the score for Thai Nguyen T&T.
However, when victory was very close, Thai Nguyen T&T lost the advantage. In the 88th minute, Thuy Trang made a favorable cross for Quynh Anh to finish and score, sealing a 1-1 draw for TPHCM I.
With 1 point won, Ho Chi Minh City I closed the first leg in the leading position of the rankings with 13 points after 5 matches, thereby officially winning the first leg championship.
In another match, Phong Phu Ha Nam was held to a 2-2 draw by TPHCM II at home. The away team unexpectedly took the lead very early when Thuc Nghi successfully converted a penalty in the 5th minute.
Phong Phu Ha Nam brought the match back to balance in the 28th minute thanks to Ta Thi Thuy's finish from a distance of nearly 35m after a mistake in goalkeeper Cam My's serve.
In the second half, TPHCM II once again took the lead when Ngoc Duyen took advantage of a quick counter-attack to score in the 57th minute. However, the home team's efforts were rewarded in the 81st minute when Dao Thi Ngan scored to equalize 2-2, helping Phong Phu Ha Nam keep 1 point.
Meanwhile, Than Khoang San Vietnam had a convincing 3-0 victory over Hanoi II. Thanh Thao opened the score in the 5th minute before Nhu Quynh scored a double in the 2nd half to complete the victory for the coal mining team.
After round 6, Hanoi II continues to be at the bottom of the table with 1 point after 6 matches. Ho Chi Minh City I leads with 13 points, ranked above Hanoi I (10 points), Thai Nguyen T&T (9 points) and Phong Phu Ha Nam (8 points), creating an advantage in the race for the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2026.
