Bích Thùy scores a hat-trick, Thái Nguyên T&T stages an incredible comeback

In a thrilling turnaround, Thái Nguyên T&T beat Than KSVN 4-3 to claim their opening win at the 2026 National Women's V-League.

Thái Nguyên T&T created an emotional comeback by defeating Than Khoáng Sản Việt Nam 4-3 in the second matchday. The 2026 National Women's Football Championship – Thái Sơn Bắc Cup. This victory gave the tea-region team three crucial points and built positive momentum for the remainder of the season.

Right from the opening whistle at Cửa Ông Stadium, Than KSVN started energetically. In the 3rd minute, Nguyễn Thị Hải Yến capitalized on a chance to open the scoring for the hosts. However, Than KSVN's lead did not last long, as Bích Thùy quickly leveled the game just seven minutes later with an equalizer, making it 1-1.

The home side continued to show sharpness in attack as Hải Yến completed her brace in the 23rd minute, putting Than KSVN ahead for the second time. Nevertheless, Thái Nguyên T&T remained unfazed. Before the first half ended, Bích Thùy once again shone with a goal to equalize at 2-2, setting the stage for an exciting second half.

In the second half, Thái Nguyên T&T transformed completely. Bích Thùy continued to be the center of attention, scoring her third goal to complete a hat-trick. Shortly after, foreign player Rebecca added another goal, giving the visitors a two-goal lead at 4-2. Although Than KSVN managed to pull one back in stoppage time, the hosts could not avoid a 3-4 defeat.

The thrilling victory over a direct rival was highly significant for Thái Nguyên T&T. Besides securing all three points, Bích Thùy's explosive hat-trick performance was a positive sign, indicating that the tea-region team's attacking strength is gradually hitting its peak form after the opening rounds.

In the other match of the second round, TP.HCM I also achieved their goal of winning by overcoming Hà Nội II 2-0 away from home. Thu Xuân broke the deadlock early, before Thùy Linh sealed the result in the 88th minute. After two matchdays, the race in the 2026 National Women's Football Championship – Thái Sơn Bắc Cup is heating up with thrilling score chases and fierce competition among title contenders.