The Community Shield final between Manchester City and Manchester United was a thrilling encounter that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout. Manchester United took the lead with a goal in the 82nd minute by Garancso, but Manchester City equalized in the 89th minute with a header from Bernardo Silva, sending the match to penalties.
The penalty shootout was intense, with both teams scoring consistently until the decisive moment. Manchester United goalkeeper Onana made a crucial save, but City’s Sancho hit the post, and Evans missed his penalty, giving City the opportunity to win the shootout 7-6.
After three consecutive final losses, Manchester City finally lifted the Community Shield trophy, marking the start of the 2024-25 season in England with a title. The victory was a significant achievement for City and their manager Pep Guardiola.
The penalty shootout unfolded as follows:
– Fernandes scored for Manchester United
– Onana saved De Bruyne’s penalty
– Dalot scored for Manchester United
– De Bruyne scored for Manchester City
– Garancso scored for Manchester City
– Haaland scored for Manchester United
– Ederson saved Diallo’s penalty
– Savinio scored for Manchester City
– Casemiro scored for Manchester United
– Ederson scored for Manchester City
– McTominay scored for Manchester United
– Nunez scored for Manchester City
– Martinez scored for Manchester United
– Dias scored for Manchester City
– Evans missed his penalty for Manchester United
– Akandji scored the winning penalty for Manchester City
The lineups for both teams were as follows:
Manchester City (Pep Guardiola): Ederson – Lewis, Akandji, Dias, Gvardiol (substituted by Ake) – O’Riley (substituted by Nunez), Kovacic – Bobb (substituted by De Bruyne), Makati, Doku (substituted by Savio) – Haaland.
Manchester United (Erik Ten Hag): Onana – Dalot, Maguire (substituted by Collier), Evans, Martinez – Casemiro, Matic (substituted by Garancso) – Diallo (substituted by Pelisteri), Mount (substituted by McTominay), Rashford – Fernandes.
Overall, the Community Shield final was a thrilling and closely contested match that showcased the talent and determination of both Manchester City and Manchester United. The victory for City was a significant moment for the club and their fans, setting the tone for the upcoming season in English football.