Man Utd women's player ratings vs Brann: European history!
Elisabeth Terland's hat-trick heroics secured Manchester United's place in the Women's Champions League proper for the first time ever, as they defeated Brann 3-0. Read on for our player ratings and match analysis!
Elisabeth Terland was at her clinical best on Thursday night to fire Manchester United into the Women's Champions League proper for the first time, her hat-trick haunting former side Brann and giving the Red Devils a 3-0 win which rendered last week's 1-0 loss in Bergen meaningless.A lack of ruthlessness condemned Marc Skinner's side to defeat in Norway but there was no such concern in the home leg, with Terland scoring twice inside the first 13 minutes to ease the nerves and put United in total control early on. The first was a gift from Ingrid Stevenik, the Brann defender who scored the only goal in Bergen, but the second was all about Terland's quality header - and the equally brilliant corner delivery by Julia Zigiotti Olme.It looked like a hat-trick was going to elude Terland, though. She hit the base of the post just before half time and then had a goal ruled out shortly after the resumption, though the call of a foul against her certainly looked harsh. No matter, as the Norwegian certainly wasn't going to give up and she got her reward just past the hour mark, when another excellent finish made it 3-0 and ensured United will be in Friday's league phase draw, ready to make their debut in the Women's Champions League proper for the first time next month.GOAL rates Man Utd's players from Leigh Sports Village...
Elisabeth Terland's Clinical Display
Elisabeth Terland put on a masterclass performance on Thursday night, scoring a remarkable hat-trick to power Manchester United into the Women's Champions League for the first time. Her clinical finishing and relentless work ethic haunted former club Brann, as she made a significant impact on the game.
Early Domination by Terland
Terland wasted no time in asserting her dominance, scoring two goals within the first 13 minutes of the match. The first goal was an opportunistic strike, while the second was a testament to her aerial ability and the precise delivery from Julia Zigiotti Olme.
Persistence Pays Off
Despite facing setbacks including hitting the post and having a goal disallowed, Terland remained determined. Her perseverance was rewarded with a well-deserved hat-trick goal, sealing a 3-0 victory for Manchester United.
United's Debut in Women's Champions League
Thanks to Terland's heroics, Manchester United will now make their debut in the Women's Champions League proper. The team's performance under Marc Skinner has showcased their potential on the European stage, and fans are eagerly anticipating their upcoming fixtures.
Player Ratings and Analysis
Stay tuned for a detailed breakdown of Manchester United's player performances against Brann. From standout performers like Elisabeth Terland to key tactical decisions by the coaching staff, we will provide an in-depth analysis of the team's performance in this historic victory.
