Flag salute ceremony before the match between Thai Nguyen T&T and Than Khoang San Viet Nam at Cua Ong Stadium

Right after the kickoff whistle, home side Than Khoang San Viet Nam quickly took the lead in the 3rd minute thanks to a goal from Nguyen Thi Hai Yen. However, just a few minutes later, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy leveled the score with an equalizer to make it 1-1 for Thai Nguyen T&T.

A fierce challenge between Thai Nguyen T&T (in yellow) and Than Khoang San Viet Nam players

By the 23rd minute, Hai Yen shone again with her second goal, helping the home side move back into the lead. Even so, before the end of the first half, Bich Thuy completed her brace to level the score at 2-2, giving the tea land's representative a psychological edge heading into the second half.

After the break, Thai Nguyen T&T played with renewed sharpness and made good use of their chances. Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy completed her hat-trick, while foreign player Rebecca added another goal, helping the visitors extend their lead to 4-2.

Thai Nguyen T&T players celebrating their dramatic 4-3 victory over Than Khoang San Viet Nam

Thai Nguyen T&T players continuously pressuring the Than Khoang San Viet Nam goal

Than Khoang San Viet Nam's efforts only earned the home side one more goal in stoppage time, as they accepted a narrow 3-4 defeat to Thai Nguyen T&T.

This dramatic victory not only brought 3 valuable points to Thai Nguyen T&T but also added momentum for the team to continue pursuing its goal of competing among the top teams at the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2026.

In the other match of round two, Ho Chi Minh City I defeated Hanoi II 2-0, with goals from Thu Xuan and Thuy Linh.