Manchester United trail SK Brann 1-0 following the first leg of third-round of qualifiers for the Champions League after a frustrating evening in Bergen on Thursday.

It took Brann 77 minutes to break the deadlock, having had just two attempts on goal before the decisive strike. Signe Gaupset curled in a wide free kick and Ingrid Stevenik nodded the chance home.

United defeated PSV 4-0 and Hammarby 1-0 to reach this stage, but, despite being on top throughout, were unable to capitalise on their chances.

Ella Toone had two clear opportunities to earn an early lead, but she was unable to direct her efforts into the net. Three other chances from United were squandered in the first half and although the visitors were dominating in possession and were comfortably in control, they lacked

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