Crystal Palace lifted the FA Community Shield on Sunday after a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Liverpool following a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Wembley Stadium.
First Half:
4' - Liverpool take early lead through French forward Hugo Ekitike
17' - Jean-Philippe Mateta equalizes for Palace from penalty spot
21' - Dutch defender Jeremie Frimpong restores Liverpool's lead (2-1)
Second Half:
77' - Senegalese winger Ismaila Sarr levels for Palace (2-2)
Shootout:
Crystal Palace prevail 3-2 on penalties
Palace's second major trophy after May's FA Cup triumph
First-ever Community Shield victory in club history
Continues remarkable rise under manager Patrick Vieira
The match showcased:
✓ End-to-end action with four regulation-time goals
✓ Tactical battle between two attacking sides
✓ Nerve-wracking shootout decided by Palace's composure
Post-Match Reactions:
Palace captain Joachim Andersen said: "To beat Liverpool at Wembley twice in three months shows our progress. This shield means everything to our fans."
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp acknowledged: "Credit to Palace - they fought harder when it mattered most."
The victory provides perfect momentum for Palace's Premier League opener next weekend, while Liverpool will look to rebound in their title defense.