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On August 10, 2025, Crystal Palace won their first-ever FA Community Shield title after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. The match ended in a 3-2 victory on penalties for Crystal Palace, with crucial saves by goalkeeper Dean Henderson proving decisive in the shootout.
The game began with Liverpool's debutant Hugo Ekitiké scoring early in the 4th minute. Crystal Palace soon responded with Jean-Philippe Mateta leveling the score from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. Liverpool regained the lead through Jeremie Frimpong just four minutes later before Ismaïla Sarr scored a late equalizer in the 77th minute to send the match to penalties.
Key moments included Henderson's exceptional penalty saves and Justin Devenny's composed winning penalty for Crystal Palace. This victory marked a significant moment in Crystal Palace’s history as they claimed their first major trophy by winning the 2024–25 FA Cup and followed it up by securing the Community Shield.
The match also highlighted the performances of other important players such as Marc Guéhi and Chris Richards for Crystal Palace, and notable efforts from Liverpool’s side including Ekitiké and Frimpong. Despite Liverpool's strong start, Palace’s resilience and penalty shootout composure earned them the trophy.
This was the 67th meeting between the two clubs, with Liverpool having a longer history of success in the Community Shield, but Crystal Palace's recent surge culminated in this unforgettable victory at Wembley.
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