Manchester United’s women’s team delivered a commanding performance to secure a 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in their opening Women’s Champions League qualifying match. The English side dominated from the outset, with Norwegian striker Elisabeth Terland scoring three goals in a standout individual display.
The WSL club established control early, implementing an effective high-press strategy that limited the Dutch opposition’s time on the ball. This tactical approach yielded immediate results when midfielder Lisa Naalsund intercepted a poor PSV pass and found Terland, who calmly finished into the bottom corner within the first seven minutes.
Summer signing Julia Zigiotti Olme made an impressive debut, hitting the post with one effort and demonstrating composure throughout the match. The Swedish international’s energetic performance in midfield helped United maintain their dominance as the game progressed.
The scoring continued when Celin Bizet capitalized on a rebound to double the advantage before halftime. Terland completed her hat-trick with two second-half strikes, the first coming from an Ella Toone assist and the second following a powerful run through the center of PSV’s defense.
Despite missing several key players through minor injuries, including new signing Fridolina Rolfö, the English side comfortably cleared this initial qualifying hurdle. The victory guarantees United at least a place in the secondary European competition, though their ambitions remain firmly set on Champions League qualification.
United will now face either Swedish side Hammarby or Ukraine’s Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in the qualifying final this weekend, with the winners advancing to a two-legged playoff in September for a spot in the expanded Champions League group stage.
