US EditionMan Utd Win on Women's Champions League Debut
Manchester United secured a 1-0 win in their Champions League debut with a penalty by captain Maya Le Tissier, marking a historic victory for the club's women's team.
- On Wednesday, Manchester United Women beat Valerenga 1-0 at Leigh Sports Village as Maya Le Tissier converted a 31st-minute penalty for their first Champions League win.
- Having only existed since 2018, Manchester United Women have rapidly progressed, making their Champions League debut among Europe's top clubs.
- United took control from the first minute, dominating and creating early chances before a handball by Arna Eiriksdottir earned a penalty; Enblom denied efforts from Ella Toone and Jess Park, while Elise Thorsnes threatened late.
- Marc Skinner praised his captain after hailing Maya Le Tissier as Manchester United's `rock` and said the win delivered three points and a clean sheet, crucial for a winning start in Europe.
- With only the top four qualifying directly for the quarter-finals, this season's UEFA Women's Champions League league phase emphasizes early points, as reported on Wednesday.
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Man Utd win on Women's Champions League debut
Manchester United's women beat Valerenga 1-0 to mark their debut in the Champions League, while Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw away to FC Twente on Wednesday. United have long since played catch up with Europe's other top clubs after only forming their women's side in 2018. The Red Devils delivered on a historic night for the club thanks to Maya Le Tissier's first half penalty. English champions Chelsea's latest quest to conquer Europe got…
Women´s Champions League: Man Utd enjoy dream debut as Madrid and Atletico score six
Manchester United made a dream start to life in the Women’s Champions League as they sealed a 1-0 win over Valerenga in their first ever game in the competition. Maya Le Tissier’s first-half penalty proved to be decisive at Progress with Unity Stadium, with the Red Devils the only Women’s ...
Man United Women 1-0 Valerenga Women match report - Man United News And Transfer News
Manchester United Women made history with their first ever win in the Champions League proper against Vålerenga. First half In front of a rocking Progress with Unity Stadium, good work by Melvine Malard saw the ball laid off to Jayde Riviere who sublimely crossed for Elisabeth Terland but she could only guide her header wide. United pushed for an opener and Hinata Miyazawa broke from midfield and smashed a long range effort at goal but it was we…
UEFA Women’s Champions League: Manchester United wins in debut, Chelsea held by Twente - Soccer America
Manchester United’s women beat Valerenga 1-0 to mark their debut in the Champions League, while Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw away to FC Twente on Wednesday. The post UEFA Women’s Champions League: Manchester United wins in debut, Chelsea held by Twente appeared first on Soccer America.
Controversial penalty kick lowers Vålerenga in Champions League – Manchester United won 1-0 It was a strictly awarded penalty kick, when Julia Zigiotti Olme tipped the ball up into Arna Eiriksdottir's arm from close range. The Icelander also claimed that the ball hit her in the groin and bounced out into her arm. Olaug Tvedten and substitute Elise Thorsnes had great chances for Vålerenga. All in all, United deserved to win, but the visitors wer…
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