"Manchester United's hopes of being involved in the main draw of the Women's Champions League for the first time are hanging in the balance after a disappointing first-leg loss away in Norway in the third qualifying round. Some poor defending at a Brann free-kick allowed Ingrid Stenevik to head in the game's only goal, with 14 minutes remaining. The second leg is Leigh Sports Village next Thursday. United must overturn that deficit if they are to join Chelsea and the holders Arsenal in the new league phase of the competition this autumn."
"The defeat capped off an already strange trip to Bergen for United, who were left scrambling after some of the players' boots went missing in transit. The whereabouts of the missing boots first reported by Reuters are understood to remain a mystery, but the club managed to quickly source replacements in time for the match. A Manchester United source said:"
Manchester United lost 1-0 away to Brann in the third qualifying round first leg and must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Leigh Sports Village. Ingrid Stenevik scored the only goal from a Brann free-kick with 14 minutes remaining. United created numerous chances but failed to score against an inspired Selma Panengstuen in goal. The trip to Bergen was disrupted after some players' boots went missing in transit, though replacements were sourced before the match. Early moments included Elisabeth Terland heading wide and a deflected Terland shot, while deadline-day signing Jess Park made a notable run contributing to United's chances.
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