Phong Phu Ha Nam drew with HCM City in the opening match of the second leg of the National Women's Football Championships, Thai Son Bac Cup, at the provincial stadium in the northern province of Ha Nam on Sunday.

Both sides began play in attack mode, with Kim Hong scoring the first goal for the visitors in the 28th minute.

After the break, rising young talent Tuyet Dung levelled the score for the hosts in the 85th minute.

In the day's other match, Ha Noi 1 easily defeated Ha Noi 2 2-0 to take the lead in the rankings with 15 points, followed by Phong Phu Ha Nam (11 points) and HCM City (nine points).

Six teams are competing in the second leg which will last until June 22.-VNS