Manchester United made it a successful debut in the Women’s Champions League as they secured a 1-0 win over Valerenga.

Marc Skinner’s side made history after qualifying for the league phase of the competition and they made sure there was even more to celebrate after Maya Le Tissier’s penalty gave them a valuable three points.

A cagey start sprung into life as Melvine Malard dispossessed a Valerenga defender inside the penalty area. Instead of laying off to a teammate, she forced a save from Tove Enblom and Elisabeth Terland saw her rebound cleared off the line by Michaela Kovacs.

This gave the hosts the impetus to keep pushing, and they would get their reward. Arna Eirksodottir was penalised for a harsh handball despite keeping her arms down to her side, which allowed United captain Le

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