Crystal Palace Win 2025 Community Shield on Penalties

Crystal Palace won their first-ever Community Shield by defeating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match saw Liverpool take the lead twice through Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong, but Palace equalized with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson made crucial saves in the shootout, while Justin Devenny scored the decisive penalty following missed attempts by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Harvey Elliott. The game featured tributes to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who recently died in a car accident, with both teams and fans honoring his memory. Palace manager Oliver Glasner was praised for his tactics, fueling optimism among supporters. Palace await a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport on their Europa League eligibility.