Championship title nominees Vietnam Coal and Mineral were held goaless draw by Phong Phu Ha Nam in the last match of the seventh round of the National Women’s Football Championship yesterday.

Vietnam Coal and Minerals could not take the first position from Hanoi.

It is likely that the defending champions can widen the gap when Vietnam Coal and Minerals have to take on hosts Hoa Hop Hanoi who is speeding up to compete for the two top positions.