Determine the 4 teams that advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s National Cup
Phong Phú Hà Nam secured a perfect 9 points in the group stage of the 2024 Women’s National Cup after their victory over Hanoi I.
05/12/2024 17:04:42
Group A witnessed an exciting clash between Hanoi and Phong Phú Hà Nam. Hanoi I only needed 1 point to secure a spot in the semifinals, so they set up a defensive formation, playing a deep-lying game against Phong Phú Hà Nam. Meanwhile, coach Nguyễn Thị Khánh Thu’s team didn’t rush to attack, as a draw would be enough for them to maintain the top position.
In fact, Hanoi I still created some notable counter-attacks. However, in this year’s tournament, the capital’s strikers struggled with their finishing. In a cautious game from both sides, the first half ended without any goals. In the second half, Phong Phú Hà Nam surprisingly accelerated their pace.
In the 52nd minute, Trần Thị Duyên delivered a cross directly toward Hanoi I’s goal. However, goalkeeper Kiều Oanh made an unexpected mistake, allowing the ball to go into the net. The goal came as a surprise for Phong Phú Hà Nam. Not wanting to let this slip away, Hanoi I pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Unfortunately, Thanh Nhã and Hải Yến couldn’t find the finishing touch to score. They had to accept a 0-1 defeat to Phong Phú Hà Nam.
The other match in Group B between Than KSVN and Thái Nguyên T&T saw an early goal. In the 9th minute, Trần Thị Thu Xuân opened the scoring for Than KSVN after a beautiful pass from Nguyễn Thị Vạn. Just 4 minutes later, Thu Xuân scored again with a classy finish, doubling the lead to 2-0. This time, the assist came from Hà Thị Nhài.
With an early lead, Than KSVN comfortably maintained a solid defensive and counter-attacking game, controlling possession well. As the match neared its end, Thái Nguyên T&T couldn’t find a way to score. Than KSVN won 2-0. As a result, Than KSVN topped Group B, while Thái Nguyên T&T finished second. These two teams secured their spots in the semifinals.
In the latest match of Group A, TP.HCM quickly took a 2-0 lead over Sơn La just 8 minutes into the game with goals from Phan Thị Trang and Hồng Nhung. Later, Huỳnh Như and Tuyết Ngân each scored a brace, leading TP.HCM to a 6-0 victory. As a result, coach Kim Chi’s team finished second in Group A with 4 points, edging out Hanoi I on goal difference. Phong Phú Hà Nam and TP.HCM secured their spots in the next round from Group A.
