Glasner's Palace celebrates historical triumph in the Community Shield!

Glasner's Palace celebrates historical triumph in the Community Shield!

Wembley Stadium, London, Vereinigtes Königreich - Oliver Glasner, the coach of Crystal Palace, with his team with his team the Community Shield/" 2025 won. At the Wembley Stadium, Crystal Palace prevailed 3-2 against Liverpool FC after the game was 2-2 after 90 minutes. This represents the second title in the club history of Crystal Palace, after the FA Cup victory in May 2025.

Liverpool started the game strong and took the lead in the 4th minute with a goal from Hugo Ekitiké. He received a pass from Florian Wirtz and hit the sixteen border. Crystal Palace could not be discouraged. In the 17th minute, Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a penalty after Virgil van Dijk fouled the player Sarr in the penalty area. Jeremie Frimpong made the leadership of the Reds again in the 21st minute by promoting the ball with a chip over the goalkeeper Henderson.

a gripping duel

In front of around 90,000 spectators, the game of opportunities on both sides was shaped. In the 52nd minute, Ekitiké had a big chance that passed just at the goal. On the other hand, Alisson parried a shot from Eze in the 58th minute. In the 78th minute, Sarr managed to equalize for Crystal Palace. In injury time, Devenny had the opportunity to put Palace in the lead, but his shot passed the goal.

The penalty shootout then offered the crucial moments: Mo Salah missed his penalty before Mateta transformed for Palace. Macallister and EZE could not use their penalty. When Elliott failed for Liverpool and Sosa for Palace, it was Devenny who finally converted the decisive penalty and secured Crystal Palace.

preparation and expectations

Before the game, Glasner had already emphasized that Mateta was ready to take on a key role. The player who had a difficult pre -season in which he went through a broken preparation due to the Olympic Games found his form during the current season. With a strong preparation and as a top goal scorer of his team, Mateta showed that Glasner's trust was justified by converting a penalty and actively contributing to his team.

The meaning of the game was exceptional for both clubs. For Liverpool, with 16 Community Shield victories, second-sighter success after Manchester United, it was a way to underpin the ambitions for the coming season. With this victory, Crystal Palace, on the other hand, made his claims as a serious competitor after the FA Cup victory and at the same time celebrated the first participation in the Community Shield in the 164-year history of the club.

In an exciting encounter between tradition and ambition, Crystal Palace has proven that football has surprises ready. For fans of both teams, the moments in the Wembley Stadium will remain unforgettable and both Liverpool and Crystal Palace can learn from this experience.