Ho Chi Minh City I are closing in on their second National Women’s Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup title in two years following their crucial 3-0 win over Phong Phu Ha Nam in the penultimate tie.

It took HCMC I just six minutes to make the score sheet when Phan Thi Trang made good on the pass from Bich Thuy.

Ten minutes into the second half, HCMC I doubled the advantage with Cu Thi Huynh Nhu giving the assist for Kim Yen to score.

In the 70th minute, a volley from Thuy Trang completed the scoring for HCMC I as they now look forward to their final game of the tournament tomorrow against basement side Son La

With the win and the full points, HCMC I are still at the top of the standings with 32 points from 13 matches ā€“ the same as second-placed Than Khoang San VN (Than KSVN).

However, HCMC I take the lead on better goal difference with 29 goals as against Than KSVNā€™s 19 goals.

In the meantime, Than KSVN kept up the pressure at the top of the standings with a 3-0 win over Hanoi II at the Thanh Tri Stadium.

It was not until the 39th minute that Than KSVN found the lead with a header from Ha Thi Nhai as she then extended the advantage nine minutes.

Nguyen Thi Thuy then finished the job for Than KSVN right at the hour mark.

Elsewhere, Hanoi I beat Son La and Thai Nguyen T&T edged Ho Chi Minh City II 2-0.

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