Women’s National Cup 2025 (March 28): Phong Phu Ha Nam reaches the semifinals
A convincing victory over Hanoi helped Phong Phu Ha Nam reach the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s National Cup.
31/03/2025 09:05:42
In the match of Group B, Phong Phu Ha Nam quickly took control. In the 4th minute, Cao Thi Linh made a smart run and received a pass from a teammate. She took a beautiful shot to open the scoring for Phong Phu Ha Nam. Hanoi’s subsequent efforts were in vain, and they even conceded another goal. In the 42nd minute, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hieu scored with a superb long-range shot, doubling the lead for Phong Phu Ha Nam.
The second half witnessed an exciting game, but no goals were scored. In the end, Phong Phu Ha Nam secured a 2-0 victory and earned a spot in the semifinals. In Group A, Ho Chi Minh City faced Son La with a strong determination to claim all 3 points.
The southern representative played with great enthusiasm, especially after their recent victory in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25. However, the opening goal came in an unexpected manner. In the 23rd minute, Nguyen Thi Tam of Son La accidentally scored an own goal, giving Ho Chi Minh City the lead. Despite dominating possession, Ho Chi Minh City’s attackers were not sharp enough to add more goals. On the other hand, Son La had a solid first half but was undone by individual mistakes. However, in the second half, the team from the mountainous region began to lose steam. In the 68th minute, Tran Thi Thuy Trang took a precise shot to double the lead for Ho Chi Minh City. Just 6 minutes later, Tran Nguyen Bao Chau showcased her knack for scoring by making it 3-0. In the 79th minute, Vietnamese-born Chelsea midfielder Lien Le scored a beautiful free kick to make it 4-0. The match concluded when Thuy Trang completed her brace, sealing a 5-0 victory for Ho Chi Minh City.
