Manchester United vs Valerenga, 2025-26 UEFA Women's Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Women's Champions LeagueMan United edge Valerenga to win on UWCL debut
Maya Le Tissier scored a first-half penalty as Manchester United launched their maiden Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Valerenga.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jayde Riviere with a cross.
- 2': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sædís Heidarsdóttir.
- 7': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sara Hørte.
- 8': Foul by Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women).
- 8': Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Olaug Tvedten (Vålerenga Women).
- 9': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Delay in match (Manchester United Women).
- 12': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14': Attempt saved. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Tove Enblom (Vålerenga Women).
- 16': Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Ylinn Tennebø (Vålerenga Women).
- 23': Attempt saved. Olaug Tvedten (Vålerenga Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women). Assisted by Karina Sævik.
- 24': Attempt saved. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal by Tove Enblom (Vålerenga Women).
- 24': Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 24': Delay in match because of an injury Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women).
- 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26': Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ella Toone with a cross.
- 29': Penalty conceded by Arna Eiríksdóttir (Vålerenga Women) with a handball in the penalty area.
- 31': Goal! Manchester United Women 1, Vålerenga Women 0. Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 37': Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
- 37': Michaela Kovacs (Vålerenga Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women).
- 38': Karina Sævik (Vålerenga Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Olaug Tvedten (Vålerenga Women).
- 39': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Handball by Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Tove Enblom (Vålerenga Women). Assisted by Jessica Park.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Vålerenga Women 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester United Women 1, Vålerenga Women 0.
- 46': Attempt saved. Jessica Park (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Tove Enblom (Vålerenga Women). Assisted by Elisabeth Terland.
- 46': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sædís Heidarsdóttir.
- 47': Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
- 47': Linn Vickius (Vålerenga Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Attempt saved. Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Tove Enblom (Vålerenga Women).
- 48': Foul by Olaug Tvedten (Vålerenga Women).
- 48': Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jayde Riviere with a cross.
- 53': Foul by Sædís Heidarsdóttir (Vålerenga Women).
- 53': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Olaug Tvedten (Vålerenga Women).
- 57': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 58': Foul by Eline Hegg (Vålerenga Women).
- 59': Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
- 59': Michaela Kovacs (Vålerenga Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Michaela Kovacs.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessica Park.
- 64': Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ella Toone.
- 71': Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women).
- 72': Substitution, Vålerenga Women. Synne Skinnes Hansen replaces Sædís Heidarsdóttir.
- 72': Substitution, Vålerenga Women. Stine Brekken replaces Linn Vickius.
- 72': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Fridolina Rolfö replaces Elisabeth Terland.
- 74': Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ella Toone.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Julia Zigiotti Olme.
- 76': Attempt missed. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anna Sandberg.
- 76': Substitution, Vålerenga Women. Mawa Sesay replaces Eline Hegg.
- 79': Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women).
- 79': Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Maya Le Tissier.
- 80': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Lisa Naalsund replaces Julia Zigiotti Olme.
- 81': Foul by Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women).
- 81': Jessica Park (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Naina Inauen (Vålerenga Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Substitution, Vålerenga Women. Elise Thorsnes replaces Karina Sævik.
- 83': Substitution, Vålerenga Women. Selma Pettersen replaces Arna Eiríksdóttir.
- 84': Attempt missed. Elise Thorsnes (Vålerenga Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Stine Brekken with a through ball following a fast break.
- 87': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Gabby George replaces Anna Sandberg.
- 87': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Simi Awujo replaces Ella Toone.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Elise Thorsnes (Vålerenga Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stine Brekken with a through ball.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Offside, Manchester United Women. Fridolina Rolfö is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Vålerenga Women 0.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United Women 1, Vålerenga Women 0.
Statistics
 VAL |
MAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 5 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 31.5 | Possession | 68.5 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 242 | Accurate Passes | 631 |
| 327 | Passes | 706 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 3 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 44 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 21 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 5 |
| 24 | Clearances | 5 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League
Venue: Progress with Unity Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,204
Venue: Progress with Unity Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,204
UEFA Women's Champions League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 2 | +10 | 6 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 | OL Lyonnes | 2 | +4 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 91 | Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK) |
| 17 | Dominique Janssen |
| 4 | Maya Le Tissier |
| 2 | Anna Sandberg |
| 14 | Jayde Riviere |
| 7 | Ella Toone |
| 20 | Hinata Miyazawa |
| 18 | Julia Zigiotti Olme |
| 10 | Elisabeth Terland |
| 9 | Melvine Malard |
| 8 | Jessica Park |
Valerenga (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tove Enblom (GK) |
| 3 | Michaela Kovacs |
| 28 | Arna Eiríksdóttir |
| 2 | Sara Hørte |
| 7 | Naina Inauen  |
| 8 | Linn Vickius |
| 19 | Saedís Heidarsdóttir |
| 15 | Ylinn Tennebø |
| 21 | Karina Saevik |
| 10 | Olaug Tvedten |
| 23 | Eline Hegg |
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