WEB Rangers vs Man United 2010/11: UEFA Champions League

Match Information

Competition: UEFA Champions League
Season: 2010/11
Matchday: Group C
Date: September 14, 2010
Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

Result

Manchester United: 1
Rangers: 0

Goalscorers

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney (87' pen.)

Lineups

Rangers: McGregor, Whittaker, Broadfoot, Bougherra, Papac, Davis, Edu, Mendes, Beasley, Miller, Jelavic Manchester United: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Anderson, Fletcher, Giggs, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney

Match Summary

Wayne Rooney scored a late penalty to give Manchester United a 1-0 win over Rangers in their opening match of the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League. The England striker converted from the spot in the 87th minute after Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra handled the ball in the area.

The result was a disappointing one for Rangers, who had held United to a goalless draw at Ibrox in the previous season's Champions League. The Scottish champions had the better of the first half, with Steven Davis and Kyle Lafferty both coming close to scoring.

However, United improved after the break and Rooney had a goal ruled out for offside before he eventually won the game from the penalty spot. The victory gave United a perfect start to their Champions League campaign, while Rangers were left pointless after their opening match.