Ha Noi 1 defeated defending champions Viet Nam Coal and Mineral 2-0 in the second round of the first leg of the National Women's Football Championship-Thai Son Bac Cup in the northern province of Ha Nam on Thursday.

Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet did the damage for Ha Noi 1 in the 27th and 44th minutes.

Ha Noi 1 lead the table with six points, followed by Phong Phu Ha Nam and HCM City.

Today the hosts Phong Phu Ha Nam take on HCM City.

The annual event has attracted the participation of six teams.

The first leg of the championship will run until March 26 in a round robin format. The second leg is scheduled from June 9 to 22 at Ha Nam Stadium. — VNS