Valencia 0 - 1 Man Utd

Javier Hernandez stepped off the bench to get Manchester United's Champions League campaign up and running with a late victory away at Valencia. Hernandez, who moments before struck the post, collected a pass from fellow substitute Federico Macheda and smashed a left-foot shot low into the corner. Valencia had been the better side and Roberto Soldado headed over after Edwin van der Sar flapped at a cross. Dimitar Berbatov forced Cesar Sanchez to save before Hernandez stole victory. It was harsh on La Liga leaders Valencia but they were made to pay for not creating enough chances with the possession they had and being profligate with the ones they did manage to fashion. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, having set his team up to keep it tight at the back and contain the Spanish side, will be absolutely delighted with the result ahead of two more eminently winnable Group C games against unfancied Turkish team Bursaspor...read more...