Overview

• Ingrid Stenevik headed in Signe Gaupset’s free-kick in the 76th minute to hand the Norwegians the first-leg lead.
• Manchester United controlled long spells and created several clear chances, but goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen produced a series of key saves.
• A two-goal victory at Leigh Sports Village next Thursday would guarantee United a place in the league-phase draw.
• The club is investigating a missing bag of players’ boots discovered on arrival in Bergen after emergency replacements were sourced locally.
• Manager Marc Skinner and captain Maya Le Tissier framed the tie as “half-time” and urged strong home support after a match played before a Norwegian women’s record crowd.