A goal by substitute Trinh Thi Hoan, helped Ha Noi 1 beat Viet Nam Coal and Minerals 1-0 for the National Women’s Football Championship title at Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province.

Ha Noi 1 players celebrate after beating Viet Nam Coal and Minerals 1-0 to win the National Women’s Football Championship.

Ha Noi I only needs three points over Vietnam coal and minerals to win the title. However under pressure, in the first half, Ha Noi I played slowly and created not many chances. The only real dangerous situation was Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet’s shoot in 22nd minute toward opponents.

Coach Dang Quoc Tuan of Ha Noi I has many changes in the second half that aimed to gain total three points.

However, game was tough because of heavy rain. Until Hoan’s header Ha Noi I was revival .

With the win, Ha Noi 1 finished the championship with 23 points, four ahead of Phong Phu Ha Nam, who will play their last match against HCM City today at the same venue.

Despite losing the match, Viet Nam Coal and Minerals still hold the upper hand for a third place given that the under-performing HCM City, who are three points behind, are not likely to win today.

Besides that, Thai Nguyen won 2-1 over Ha Noi II in another game.

Hoang Dinh