Crystal Palace beat Liverpool to win Community Shield
Crystal Palace started the new season with a suddenly familiar feeling, basking in trophy glory as triumphant underdogs at Wembley.
The FA Cup holders beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to win an enthralling Community Shield on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was the shootout hero for Palace as he saved shots from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott, while Mohamed Salah sent his kick over the bar.
This allowed 21-year-old midfielder Justin Devenny, sent on as a stoppage-time substitute, to smash the winning penalty past Alisson.
Palace, who had not won a major trophy in their history until this year, have now earned two in three months at Wembley, having snatched the first at Manchester City’s expense.
They are also the first club to win the Community Shield on their debut in the match in 50 years, since Derby County in 1975.
Spot-kicks provided a thrilling conclusion to one of the most exciting season openers in years, with the drama starting as early as the fourth minute.
