The Digest:
Crystal Palace dramatically claimed their first-ever Community Shield, defeating Liverpool 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at Wembley. The Eagles twice came from behind, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr scoring for Palace, while new Liverpool signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong found the net for the Reds.
Key Points:
- Crystal Palace wins the Community Shield for the first time on penalties
- Palace comes from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw
- Ekitike and Frimpong score for Liverpool; Mateta and Sarr equalize for Palace
- Liverpool’s penalty shootout woes highlighted by missed efforts from Salah and Mac Allister
- An emotional tribute was paid to Diogo Jota, Liverpool’s forward killed in a car accident
- Dean Henderson saves three penalties to secure Palace’s victory
- Justin Devenny seals the win with the decisive penalty
Sources: AFP, BBC, Sky Sports
