In the 2025 FA Community Shield final held at Wembley, Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool by winning the trophy for the first time after a dramatic 2-2 draw was settled by a penalty shootout.

Crystal Palace twice came from behind during regular time to level the match against a Liverpool side featuring many new players as they sought their 17th Community Shield title. The game was fiercely contested, with physical challenges and intense moments throughout the 90 minutes.

The climax saw Palace captain Marc Guéhi, a player also linked with Liverpool, lift the trophy after his team won the penalty shootout 3-2. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was instrumental in their victory, saving two penalties from Liverpool and later tipping his cap to the delighted Palace fans, further adding to the celebration.

Palace's win was especially sweet for chairman Steve Parish, who was seen capturing the moment on his phone, underscoring the significance of the club's first major trophy since their FA Cup triumph in May.

The match marks a remarkable achievement for Crystal Palace, who showed great resilience and determination, particularly by overcoming a Liverpool team traditionally dominant in English football. The triumph also comes amid Palace's ongoing legal matters with Liverpool to be decided at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, adding extra intrigue around the recent meeting of the two clubs.

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The 2025 Community Shield also serves as the traditional curtain-raiser for the English football season, and this victory signals an exciting start for Crystal Palace as they face the season ahead with renewed confidence.

Overall, the game was hailed as an intense and thrilling encounter with Palace rewriting the history books by claiming the Community Shield through a blend of spirited play and penalty shootout composure[2][4][5].


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