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Phong Phú Hà Nam defend women’s U19 title
Phong Phú Hà Nam secure seven wins and two draws to take the Women's U19 National Football Championship title, with one game in hand.
Football
Phong Phú Hà Nam maintain their position as national U19 women's champions after beating Sơn La 3-0 on October 15 in Hà Nam Province. Photo of VFF
HÀ NAM — A 3-0 win over Sơn La has helped Phong Phú Hà Nam defend their U19 Football Championship title, with one game in hand.
Playing on Tuesday in Hà Nam Province, captain Lê Hồng Yêu opened the score just five minutes into the game. Young striker Vũ Thị Hoa and teammate Lưu Hoàng Vân netted one each from spot kicks in the second half.
With their seven wins and two draws, Phong Phú Hà Nam's unbeaten streak brought them 23 points and placed them on top of the rankings.
In the other match, Hà Nội beat Zantino Vĩnh Phúc 2-0 with goals by Đỗ Thị Ánh Mỹ and Lê Thị Trang in the second half. Hà Nội has 20 points and sits in second place.
The tournament ends October 19, with Phong Phú Hà Nam playing HCM City. In other fixtures, Hà Nội will meet Sơn La and Thái Nguyên T&T will play Zantino Vĩnh Phúc. VNS
