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Crystal Palace and Liverpool played a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, before Palace triumphed 3-2 on penalties to claim the trophy for the first time in their history.

Liverpool took an early lead through debutants Hugo Ekitike who scored in the 4th minute, quickly followed by Jeremie Frimpong’s strike in the 21st minute to put the Premier League champions 2-0 ahead. However, Crystal Palace mounted a combative comeback. Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a penalty in the 17th minute, awarded following a challenge by Virgil van Dijk, pulling Palace back into the contest. Ismaïla Sarr then equalized in the 77th minute, ensuring a 2-2 deadlock by full time.

The match went to a penalty shoot-out where Palace held their nerve, winning 3-2. Mohamed Salah missed for Liverpool while Palace’s goalkeeper Dean Henderson made crucial saves. Mateta, Sarr, and Justin Devenny scored their penalties to secure victory for the Eagles.

This victory made it back-to-back Wembley trophies for Crystal Palace following their FA Cup win earlier in May under manager Oliver Glasner, who guided the team to an unlikely double success. The result celebrated a historic milestone as it was Palace’s first-ever involvement and triumph in the Community Shield.

The match was also emotionally charged for Liverpool, marking the first competitive fixture since the recent passing of Diogo Jota. Both teams used the Community Shield as a competitive curtain-raiser for the upcoming season, with Liverpool featuring several new signings aiming to impress manager Arne Slot.


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