Huỳnh Như's Team Secures Crucial 3 Points in the Derby

No surprises occurred as TP.HCM I defeated TP.HCM II in the 6th round of the 2025 Women's National Championship.

Round 6 featured the derby between TP.Hồ Chí Minh I and TP.Hồ Chí Minh II. As expected, Lê Hoài Lương scored a precise goal to open the scoring for TP.Hồ Chí Minh I just 7 minutes into the match. Despite conceding early, TP.Hồ Chí Minh II fought hard and prevented further goals in the first half.

In the second half, coach Đoàn Thị Kim Chi’s team continued to dominate their younger counterparts. In the 49th minute, K’Thủa capitalized on a goalkeeper error with a close-range shot to make it 2-0 for TP.Hồ Chí Minh I. Then, in the 80th minute, a defender from TP.Hồ Chí Minh II mistakenly scored an own goal. The match ended with TP.Hồ Chí Minh I winning 3-0.

This win allows TP HCM I to temporarily lead the standings of the 2025 National Women's Football Championship – Thái Sơn Bắc Cup. Huỳnh Như and her teammates are 2 points ahead of Hà Nội but have played one more match. Previously, after the first 5 rounds, Hà Nội was the first half-season champion with 11 points.

The 2025 National Women's Football Championship – Thái Sơn Bắc Cup features 6 teams: Hà Nội, Phong Phú Hà Nam, TP.HCM I, TP.HCM II, Than Khoáng Sản Việt Nam, and Thái Nguyên T&T. This year's champion will represent Vietnam in the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27.

This factor greatly intensifies the championship race, making it more exciting and competitive than last season. TP.HCM I remains a strong contender for the title they have successfully defended for many seasons. Huỳnh Như, returning to play in her hometown, continues to show her quality. Alongside her, key players like Chương Thị Kiều and Thu Thảo maintain consistent form.

The team from the city named after Uncle Ho will face rising challenges from the young generation of Phong Phú Hà Nam – Than KSVN. Moreover, the mature squads of Hà Nội I and Thái Nguyên T&T are ready to present many tough tests.