In a spectacular Community Shield final, Arsenal secured a thrilling 4-1 victory on penalties against Manchester City after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Trossard’s late equalizer (90+11′) canceled out Palmer’s goal (77′) for the Citizens.
The Community Shield, heralding the beginning of the English football season, witnessed a captivating clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley. With both teams eager to claim the first trophy of the season, the stakes were high.
In a closely contested match, Manchester City struck first with a stunning goal by Palmer in the 77th minute. However, Arsenal showed incredible determination and fought back, as Trossard’s intervention in the 90th + 11th minute sent the game into penalties.
During the penalty shootout, Arsenal held the advantage, converting all four of their attempts flawlessly. In contrast, Manchester City faltered, with De Bruyne hitting the post and Ramsdale making a crucial save against Rodry’s shot. Vieira sealed the deal with a successful penalty, clinching the trophy for Arsenal.
Match
Throughout the match, Manchester City dominated possession but struggled to break down Arsenal’s solid defense. Meanwhile, the Gunners posed a constant threat on the counter-attacks, with Ramsdale making a crucial save against Havertz and Ortega delivering an inspired performance in goal.
As the contest intensified, Palmer’s goal seemed to secure victory for Manchester City, but Arsenal’s resilience prevailed when Trossard’s shot deflected off Akanji and found the net, catching Ortega off guard.
The exciting encounter culminated in Arsenal’s triumph, marking their first title of the season. Fans were treated to a thrilling contest as two football powerhouses battled for supremacy on the pitch. Don’t miss the highlights of this electrifying Community Shield final!
Penalties
In the penalty shootout, Arsenal scored in all four of their attempts, with De Bruyne hitting the post and Ramsdale saving Rodry’s effort. Vieira sent the ball into the net and the trophy to the Gunners.
The penalty shootout procedure:
- 0-1: Edgard goal
- 0-1: De Bruyne on the post
- 0-2: Trossard goal
- 1-2: Bernardo Silva goal
- 1-3: Saka goal
- 1-3: Ramsdale saved Rhodri’s penalty
- 1-4: Vieira goal
MANCHESTER CITY: Ortega, Akanji, Diaz, Stones, Walker, Kovacic (64′ De Bruyne), Rodry, Grealish (58′ Foden), Alvarez, Silva, Haaland (64′ Palmer)
ARSENAL: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Magaliaes (87′ Smith-Rove), Timber (76′ Tierney), Rice (81′ Enketia), Partey, Saka, Edegaard, Martinelli (75′ Trossard), Havertz (87′ Vieira)
