"Selma Panengstuen was kept rather busy during the evening to keep United at bay. After spilling Dominique Janssen's initial chance, the Norwegian goalkeeper had to work hard to prevent Jess Park from finding the back of the net with the rebound. Manager Marc Skinner had limited options on the bench with new signing Fridolina Rolfö and forwards Rachel Williams and Leah Galton carrying knocks."
"United defeated PSV 4-0 and Hammarby 1-0 to reach this stage, but, despite being on top throughout, were unable to capitalise on their chances. Ella Toone had two clear opportunities to earn an early lead, but she was unable to direct her efforts into the net. Three other chances from United were squandered in the first half and although the visitors were dominating in possession and were comfortably in control, they lacked a clinical edge in the final third."
Manchester United trail SK Brann 1-0 after the first leg of third-round Champions League qualifiers following a frustrating evening in Bergen. Brann's only goal arrived in the 77th minute when Signe Gaupset curled in a wide free kick and Ingrid Stevenik nodded the chance home. United dominated possession and created multiple openings, with Ella Toone missing two clear opportunities and Melvine Malard nearly connecting early in the second half, but the side lacked clinical finishing. Goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen produced important saves to keep Brann ahead. Injuries and recent transfers limited Marc Skinner's bench options, raising concerns about squad depth ahead of the second leg at Leigh Sports Village.
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