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Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool in Shootouts to Win Community Shield

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Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool in Shootouts to Win Community Shield

Crystal Palace shocked Premier League champions Liverpool in a thrilling Community Shield match at Wembley, winning on penalties. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was the hero for Palace, saving crucial penalties from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott.

Mohamed Salah missed his kick, hitting the bar, while Palace midfielder Justin Devenny scored the winning penalty. This victory marked Palace's first major trophy in their history, coming just two months after their FA Cup win.

The match also saw Liverpool's new signings in action, with Florian Wirtz impressing early on. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Jean-Philippe Mateta equalizing for Palace after Ismaila Sarr was fouled by Virgil van Dijk.

Henderson's heroics in the shootout sealed the win for Palace, who also paid tribute to Diogo Jota before the match.

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