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[rangersfc-1872]

2024/25 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND - SECOND LEG

Rangers 0-2 FC Dynamo Kyiv 13th August 2024 Hampden Park

Pikhalyonok (82'), Voloshyn (84')

[unitedbydevils]

Match Review: Manchester United Women 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain Féminine

For Manchester United Women's first foray into any sort of Champions League fixture, a draw with PSG is not a bad way to get started.

United were certainly the underdogs for this clash, facing the regularly 2nd place Paris Saint-Germain of France in a league that is just as competitive as the WSL given Olympique Lyonnais are usual champions of France, Europe, and anything else they can touch. That said, PSG did win the league in the 2020/21 season so they're not to be dismissed as second fiddle.

PSG started brightly and, like many teams, tried to bully United's right back Hannah Blundell, who is still adapting to life in Ona Batlle's vacant position. Manchester United hung on, defending neatly and with a few clutch moments from Mary Earps, and countered well through the likes of Galton, Geyse and Garcia.

It wasn't until the second half that the deadlock was broken, with a tidy ball over the top reaching loanee forward Tabitha Chawinga. Starlet Maya Le Tissier will be disappointed with her marking, and neither Maya or Millie Turner were able to catch up with the Malawian who then coolly slotted past Earps to make it 1-0.

United held on though, with Geyse and Galton linking up well and narrowly missing out on an equaliser, but introduction of Malard from the bench saw the French prospect bag her second goal in two sub appearances - a good way to stay on Mark Skinner's radar and received with a huge roar by Leigh Sports Village.

From there, United and PSG battled more in a very end to end affair, but the pace slowed down as the energy levels dwindled. Hinata seemed to give United a bit more threat and even the tie out overall, and manager Skinner may consider utilising the Japanese international more going forward as an alternative to Hayley Ladd and Lisa Naalsund given just how impactful she was.

Aside a questionable decision not to award United a penalty for a foul on Geyse, the match didn't see too many opportunities for either side to win out and ended in a fair 1-1 draw. The challenge now is to cause an upset in Paris (that isn't bedbugs) and qualify for the Champions League proper.

Truth be told, even if United had lost it's not game over with one match remaining, and to be at the point of playing this two-leg qualifier after only returning to women's football six years ago is a huge testament to the work of the players and staff involved in the team. They are the lifeblood that drives the club forward and their passion, desire, and loyalty means everything.

Just imagine where they could be if we had owners who cared eh... their matches might even be IN Manchester.

UTFR.

[nelove22]

MATCHDAY FOR SL BENFICA in final match of round 1 UWCL Qualifiers

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[katelynnwrites]

[getting-messi]

Can’t believe his fanboys thought he was being genuine when he criticized United’s training facilities and management when he’s just transferred to the most poorly run club in Saudi Arabia🥴

[uptheredslfc]

Some1 should tell these lads that If they wanna be in the champions league next year then they better pull their shit together and win the champions league this year because there’s no chance in hell they’re qualifying through the prem with that horrid performance on weekends

[rangersfc-1872]

2023/24 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING PLAY-OFF ROUND - 1ST LEG

Rangers 2-2 PSV Eindhoven 22nd August 2023 Ibrox Stadium

Sima (45'), Matondo (76') Sangaré (61'), de Jong (80')

[unitedbydevils]

Match Review: Paris Saint-Germain Féminine 3-1 Manchester United Women

It was heartbreak in Paris on Wednesday night as Manchester United fell to defeat against the French giants in the Parc des Princes, and a 4-2 aggregate defeat over the two legs meant PSG qualified for this year's Champions League at the Red Devils' expense.

United were underdogs coming into the first leg at home, having never played a Champions League match or even a qualifier game before. Still, optimism reigns supreme and United have steadily grown in stature over the past few years to the point of now being a reliable contender for the WSL title and in cup competitions.

Chawinga is proving to be a real asset for PSG already, and threatened United's goal within the first few minutes; outpacing the centre-back pairing of Turner and Le Tissier only to be met by a brave Mary Earps on the edge of her box who, once rounded, gave Maya Le Tissier time to block the finish before the goal line.

PSG made the breakthrough in the 17th minute via Lieke Martens, but for her good finish it was Chawinga's driving running and tenacity which took so many of United's defenders out of the picture.

Ella Toone rightly looked sick after missing a great chance to equalise in the first half following a good counter attack alongside newcomer Geyse, but otherwise United looked fairly tame going forward - something uncharacteristic given the quality amongst Geyse, Galton, Toone and Malard.

The second half started immediately different, with a much more clinical United build up in the attack opening PSG up. Smart dribbling down the right from Geyse, a tidy low ball in, and Lisa Naalsund slotted home into the top corner. Game on... or so fans thought.

PSG immediately ran to the other end and equalised through Martens, with Tabitha Chawinga yet again causing mayhem for United's backline. In Paris, Canadian international Jayde Riviere was at RB, with usual choice Hannah Blundell at LB, but whoever had been in that slot was getting smoked by Chawinga's elite pace. It felt like Bale vs Maicon all over again, and I'd LOVE to see Chawinga come up against the departed Ona Batlle for a real test of skill, mettle, and character.

Toone missed another chance to even things up after a great run from Galton and smart defensive drawing from Geyse, but unlike the earlier effort this one she hit well and it was a good save by Kiedryznek to deny her.

PSG's third goal came from right midfielder Sandy Baltimore, who bullied past Blundell to round on Earps and the near post before lifting a cross-cum-shot high and just into the far corner. A fluke goal, maybe, but intentional or not it was a beautiful finish.

The game wasn't without controversy, with Leah Galton scoring a header from a beautiful, lofted pass by captain Katie Zelem with shades of Michael Carrick to it. United - especially Galton - felt they were back in the tie, but an injury to keeper Katarzyna Kiedrzynek seemed to at first rule out the goal, only for the refereeing team to then adjudge the goal as offside. Replays show that Galton was VERY comfortably onside, and she jumped entirely fairly for the header - potentially with no contact if we can believe the TV replays. A disappointing decision against United that could have perhaps turned the tie, but this is what Aston Villa manager Carla Ward alluded to after the WSL opener - refereeing teams need to be full time employed to guarantee their dedication to the role, focus on the game and the laws, and to progress their skills. In this case, however, I think it's fair to say that the much debated VAR would have also been very helpful and would have easily ruled in United's favour.

It isn't all doom and gloom though. As mentioned in the last review, United have done us proud. This is our first foray into Europe, and hopefully not our last. There's a good blend of experience and youth, and players are still gelling in terms of synergy. No Gabby George hurt us at left-back, a poor refereeing decision potentially altered the game, but importantly lets not forget that PSG are a good team too. United were the underdogs. I've lauded Chawinga a lot but the team as a whole is a good unit that are well drilled and tactically responsive. They have weaknesses, like all teams, and the fact United exposed them is a good sign of the progress the team has made. On another day, perhaps United at 3-2 can go on to equalise and sneak through the tie. Fine margins. It just wasn't our day. We go again on Sunday away to Everton. It'd be nice to give them a bit of a snotting to get the defeat out of our system...

[footballtubes]

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Qualified teams for the League phase of 36 teams. Which & how many clubs have qualified for the next UCL season

[ontargetmadders]

I know I probably shouldn't say it but... it must be nice for kane that he can now comfortably qualify from a group stage without having the embarrassment of losing to stupid teams like mura lol

[nelove22]

MATCHDAY FOR SL BENFICA IN UWCL QUALIFIERS, ROUND 2 - SECOND LEG!

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[ur-mag]

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[macozetlerihd]

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[rangersfc-1872]

2023/24 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING ROUND 3 - 2ND LEG

Servette FC 1-1 Rangers (Rangers win 2-3 on aggregate) 15th August 2023 Stade de Genève

Kutesa (22') Tavernier (50')