Hernandez double sends United through

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez celebrates with Wayne Rooney (right) after scoring his second goal during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England.

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez celebrates with Wayne Rooney (right) after scoring his second goal during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England.

Published Mar 15, 2011

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Manchester - Javier Hernandez struck twice to lift Manchester United to a 2-1 win over Olympique Marseille on Tuesday and a place in the Champions League quarterfinals for the fifth year in a row.

The Mexican striker scored from close range after five minutes and he latched on to a Ryan Giggs pass to double the lead 15 minutes from time.

United defender Wes Brown headed an own goal with eight minutes left to ensure a nervy finale but the French champions could not find another goal and the Premier League leaders advanced 2-1 on aggregate. - Reuters

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