Palace edges Liverpool in penalty shootout, thanks to Henderson's heroics in Community Shield victory
The 2025 Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool was a thrilling encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw, with Palace emerging victorious in the penalty shootout to claim their first-ever FA Community Shield.
Liverpool took the lead early on through debutant Hugo Ekitiké, but Crystal Palace responded quickly as Jean-Philippe Mateta equalised from a penalty, awarded after Virgil van Dijk brought down Ismaila Sarr. Jeremie Frimpong restored Liverpool's lead with a goal assisted by an attempted cross that looped in off the post, but Palace equalised again with 13 minutes to play as Sarr slotted past the onrushing Alisson.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and it was Palace who came out on top. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson made crucial saves to deny Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott, while Justin Devenny scored the winning penalty to secure the trophy for Palace.
This was a notable match for Crystal Palace, who showed a strong performance against Premier League champions Liverpool. Key moments included Ekitiké's early goal for Liverpool, Mateta's equaliser for Palace, Frimpong's goal for Liverpool, and Sarr's late equaliser for Palace in regular time. The match was ultimately decided by the penalty shootout, with Henderson's saves and Devenny's calm penalty proving decisive.
At the end of the game, Palace nearly grabbed a winner, but they ultimately had to settle for the victory in the shootout. This marks Palace's third victory at Wembley in a row in the Community Shield.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's new signings were on display throughout the match, but they ultimately struggled defensively, allowing Palace to exploit their weaknesses and claim the trophy.
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Sports news outlets reported on the thrilling 2025 Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Premier League champions Liverpool, where Palace claimed their first-ever FA Community Shield. In this European-league clash, Palace showed a strong performance, with key moments such as Jean-Philippe Mateta's equalising penalty, Jeremie Frimpong's goal, and Wilfried Zaha's influence on the game. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with the premier-league champions struggling defensively, and the winning penalty was scored by Justin Devenny after a dramatic penalty shootout. The triumph marked Crystal Palace's third consecutive Community Shield victory at Wembley, and the first trophy of the season for the team.
