Crystal Palace made history at Wembley on Sunday, lifting their first-ever Community Shield trophy after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Liverpool in a tense penalty shootout.
The encounter began with Liverpool dictating play, their high press and quick ball circulation pinning Palace deep in the early stages. Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez came close, but Palace’s defensive organisation — marshalled by Marc Guéhi — kept the scoreline level.
Palace gradually grew into the game, with Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise causing problems on the break. The second half saw both sides exchange dangerous chances, but neither could find a decisive goal as the match ended goalless after 90 minutes.
In the penalty shootout, Liverpool faltered under pressure, missing three spot-kicks, while Palace held their nerve. Captain Luka Milivojević slotted home the winning penalty, sparking jubilant celebrations among the travelling fans.
The victory not only delivers Crystal Palace their first Community Shield title, but also signals their intent ahead of the new Premier League campaign. For Liverpool, it was a missed opportunity to add another trophy, though their performance still showed early-season promise.
