Hồ Chí Minh City Women Secure Impressive Away Win Over Than KSVN Women

Match Date: 5 July 2026 | Competition: Vietnamese Women's National League

Hồ Chí Minh City Women continued their strong form in the Women's National League with a commanding 2-0 victory away to Than KSVN Women. The visitors controlled proceedings from start to finish, demonstrating why they are considered title contenders this season.

Match Overview

The match kicked off at the Than KSVN Stadium, but it was the away side who settled first. Hồ Chí Minh City Women dominated possession in the opening 20 minutes, moving the ball quickly across the pitch. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when a well-worked move down the left was finished with a low drive into the far corner.

The second goal came early in the second half. A corner was cleared only to the edge of the box, where a powerful first-time strike beat the goalkeeper and doubled the lead. Than KSVN Women tried to respond but lacked the creativity to break down a well-organised defence.

Key Moments

• 22' – Hồ Chí Minh City Women 1-0: A composed finish after a flowing passing move.
• 52' – Hồ Chí Minh City Women 2-0: A stunning long-range effort from a cleared corner.
• 68' – Than KSVN chance: A header from a free kick went just wide.
• 80' – Hồ Chí Minh hit the post: Almost made it three.

Tactical Story

Hồ Chí Minh City Women employed a 4-3-3 formation that focused on width and quick transitions. Their full-boys bombed forward, while the midfield trio controlled the tempo. Than KSVN Women tried to counter with a 4-4-2 but were consistently second to the ball. The visitors’ pressing game suffocated the hosts’ build-up play.

Standout Players

The Hồ Chí Minh City Women winger who scored the opener was a constant threat, beating defenders at will. The midfielder who scored the long-range second goal showed excellent technique. Defensively, the centre-back partnership was rock solid, making crucial interceptions. For Than KSVN, the goalkeeper made several fine saves to prevent a heavier defeat.

Season Impact

This result strengthens Hồ Chí Minh City Women’s position near the top of the Women's National League standings. They now have a three-match winning streak and are looking like serious challengers for the title. Than KSVN Women remain in mid-table, needing to improve their home form to keep pace with the leaders.