WEMBLEY —Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning upset on Sunday, defeating Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout to lift their first-ever Community Shield trophy.
The match ended 2–2 in normal time after a thrilling contest. Liverpool struck first through Hugo Ekitiké, with Jeremie Frimpong adding a second to give the Reds a commanding lead. But Palace refused to crumble. Jean-Philippe Mateta converted from the spot to pull one back, and Ismaila Sarr’s composed finish in the second half brought the Eagles level.
With no extra time played, the clash went straight to penalties, where Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson emerged as the hero. Henderson saved spot-kicks from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott, while Mohamed Salah also failed to convert for Liverpool.
Substitute Justin Devenny kept his nerve to score the decisive penalty, sealing a 3–2 shootout win for Oliver Glasner’s side and sending the Palace faithful into wild celebrations under the Wembley arch.
The triumph marks a landmark moment for the South London club, who will now begin the new Premier League season with silverware and a surge of confidence.
Final Score: Crystal Palace 2–2 Liverpool (Palace win 3–2 on penalties) Goals:
