Hà Nội I Watabe (in white) vs HCM City in the National Women's Football Cup on Sunday. — Photo vff.org.vn

HÀ NỘI — The National Women's Football Cup kicked off on Sunday at the Việt Nam Youth Football Training Centre in Hà Nội.

Both Hà Nội I Watabe and HCM City beat their rivals and have their first three points.

Hà Nội I Watabe crushed Apec Sơn La 7-0.

The capital team easily had an early goal in the third-minute through Ngân Thị Vạn Sự.

After that, coach Nguyễn Anh Tuấn's players ran rampant with six more goals. Sự scored twice more for her hat-trick, while Phạm Hải Yến also notched a treble. Bùi Thị Trang also got on the scoresheet.

Meanwhile, HCM City players also got off to a good start with three goals scored in the first half against Việt Nam Coal and Mineral.

HCM City players celebrate beating Việt Nam Coal and Mineral in the National Women's Football Cup on Sunday. — Photo vff.org.vn

In the second half, Việt Nam Coal and Mineral had a tactical adjustment and cut the score to 3-2, but coach Đoàn Minh Hải’s players were unable to get the equaliser.

In another match played later, Thái Nguyên T&T lost to Hà Nội II Watabe 1-0.

Nguyễn Thị Hằng scored the only goal for Hà Nội II Watabe in the 33rd minute. — VNS