HA NOI (VNS)– HCM City drew with Ha Noi 2 1-1 in the fifth-round match of the first leg of the National Women's Football Championship-Thai Son Bac Cup in the northern province of Ha Nam yesterday.

Striker Nguyen Thi Dang opened the score for Ha Noi 2 in the tenth minute of the first match. Twenty minutes later striker Phan Thi Trang levelled the score for HCM City.

Ha Noi 1 temporarily took the lead with 12 points, while HCM City and Phong Phu Ha Nam stayed second and third with eight and seven points respectively.

Today Thai Nguyen will take on defending champions Viet Nam Minerals and Coal.

The annual event has attracted the participation of six teams. The first leg of the championship will run until tomorrow in a round robin format. The second leg will take place from June 9 to 22 at Ha Nam Stadium. – VNS