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Man Utd 1-0 Kobenhavn: Player ratings as stoppage-time Onana penalty save earns crucial win for Red Devils

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Manchester United squeezed past a resilient Kobenhavn side in the Champions League on Tuesday night, winning 1-0 thanks to a Harry Maguire header in the second half and a desperately late Andre Onana penalty save. There were emotional scenes prior to kick-off as tributes were paid to Sir Bobby Charlton after he passed away last Saturday. Erik ten Hag laid a wreath on the centre circle as the Old Trafford crowd stood to applaud and honour a club legend who dedicated his life to Man Utd. On the pitch, it was an uninspiring first half in Manchester. Kobenhavn produced the best openings, testing Onana from distance and striking the post with a volley - all within the opening five minutes. It was evident that Man Utd were feeling the nerves, failing to test the Danish side's backline in any meaningful way as the opening 45 minutes finished goalless. Man Utd improved in the second half, taking the lead through Harry Maguire's powerful header after Christian Eriksen's cross. But U...