Sir Alex Ferguson still expects Man Utd to progress in the Champions League

Marcus Allback's strike gave the Danes a 1-0 win and leaves United still requiring a point to make progress.

He said: "We still have confidence we can go through - we just have to make sure we concentrate on our next match.

"We had enough possession to win, but you have to take your chances. We want to go to Celtic and win now."

It is a throwaway for us, but we are still in a good position Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson

The Scot dismissed suggestions a side with six changes from the win against Bolton had contributed to the defeat.

And United's night of misery was compounded with fears that striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could face weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

He said: "We had a team that was easily capable of winning the match without question and we were in control for most of the game.

"I don't think we should concern ourselves with the team we played. We should concern ourselves with losing a bad goal from a corner."

Ferguson added: "We had some really good opportunities. We have controlled the whole match and had good chances in the second half.

"I thought it was a matter of time before we scored. We were unlucky when Paul Scholes had a chance, but to be fair their keeper made a good save.

"We have really thrown it away. Maybe we were careless in our finishing but I think it was a comfortable performance up until the goal.

It's massive - I feel more or less the whole country were behind us and have been waiting for this for many years FC Copenhagen striker Marcus Allback

"Then there was some desperation in our play but it just shows you that in European football if you don't take your chance that can happen to you."

But Ferguson insisted: "It is a throwaway for us, but we are still in a good position - this result just tells us you need an edge to your game in these matches."

Solskjaer limped off near the end with a hamstring problem - but Ferguson was relieved that it was not a recurrence of the knee injury that raised doubts about his career.

Ferguson said: "It is an unfortunate injury but in a way I am happy.

"With his previous history of injuries I was pretty concerned when he came off. He will be out for a few weeks but at least it was only his hamstring."

Copenhagen match-winner and former Aston Villa striker Allback said: "It's our first three points in the Champions League - and against a very good team as well.

"Of course we were a bit lucky - but you need it sometimes. It's massive - I feel more or less the whole country were behind us and have been waiting for this for many years.

"Everyone has been talking about this game since the draw. This was the biggest one and to win it is great.

"It was the key game for the fans - and for us players. Always as a striker you are supposed to score the goals and we have been having difficulties doing that in our first three games."

Copenhagen coach Stale Solbakken said the result was one of his best moments as a manager.

He added: "It's special - and not just because I'm a Liverpool fan. It's our first win in the Champions League - we are breaking barriers all the time."