🔴⚪ FA Cup Holders Edge Premier League Champions in Nerve-Shredding Clash
Crystal Palace have written another glorious chapter in their history, defeating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the FA Community Shield at Wembley.
Just months after lifting their first-ever major trophy — the FA Cup — Palace, under Oliver Glasner, proved lightning can strike twice. Substitute Justin Devenny slotted home the decisive spot-kick after goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved two penalties and Mohamed Salah blazed his effort over the bar.
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| After 119 years without a trophy they now won 2 trophies in the last 4 months |
⚽ Match Summary
Liverpool’s £265m summer reinforcements looked set to dominate the headlines, with Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scoring on their competitive debuts. But Palace refused to roll over.
Ekitike opened the scoring early on, before Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled from the penalty spot after Virgil van Dijk fouled Ismaila Sarr.
Frimpong restored Liverpool’s lead, finishing off a slick move involving Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz.
Palace hit back again when Adam Wharton’s clever pass freed Sarr, who rifled in via the post for 2-2.
Both sides had chances to win it — Devenny narrowly missing the target for Palace, while Ekitike and Wirtz failed to put Liverpool out of sight — before penalties decided the contest.
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| History 😬 |
🥅 Penalty Shootout Sequence
1. Salah – ❌ Missed
2. Mateta – ✅ Scored
3. Mac Allister – ❌ Saved
4. Eze – ❌ Saved
5. Gakpo – ✅ Scored
6. Sarr – ✅ Scored
7. Elliott – ❌ Saved
8. Sosa – ❌ Missed
9. Szoboszlai – ✅ Scored
10. Devenny – ✅ Scored (Winner)
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🎙️ Post-Match Reactions
Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace):
> "I love the big moments, I love being in that pressure moment. Two trophies in three months is incredible. The manager said we'd get chances — and we did."
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| 3 saves before full-time and 2 penalty shootout saves |
Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace Manager):
> "First game, playing Liverpool, first shot they score — and then we reacted brilliantly. We kept calm, we took our chances, and I’m proud of the performance."
Arne Slot (Liverpool Manager):
> "We controlled the game until the 2-2, but penalties are never easy. We’ve improved our attacking play, but we need to tighten up defensively before the season starts."
📊 Quick Facts
Crystal Palace: 2 trophies in 4 months after 119 years without one.
Liverpool conceded 2+ goals in 4 pre-season games under Slot.
🚨 Crystal Palace to Play in UEFA Conference League After CAS Ruling 🦅⚽
Crystal Palace’s European campaign will officially begin in the UEFA Conference League, following a decisive ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The verdict upholds UEFA’s original decision to demote Palace from the Europa League to the Conference League. The ruling comes after weeks of legal discussions and uncertainty surrounding the club’s continental competition status.
Palace, who earned European qualification after an impressive domestic run, will now shift focus to preparing for the Conference League group stage. The decision is final and binding, meaning there is no further avenue for appeal.
This marks the club’s debut in the UEFA Conference League, adding a new chapter to their growing European journey.
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