Palace beat Reds on penalties to win Shield

COMMUNITY SHIELD CRYSTAL PALACE 2-2 LIVERPOOL (PALACE WIN 3-2 ON PENS)

- By RACHEL STEINBERG, PA

DEAN Henderson saved two penalties as Crystal Palace fought back against Liverpool to win the Community Shield in a shootout after a 2-2 draw at Wembley.

Henderson kept out spot-kicks from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott, after Mohamed Salah had missed the Reds' first, as the Eagles added more silverware to their collection, having secured their first major trophy with FA Cup glory in May.

Liverpool summer signing Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring on his competitive debut in the fourth minute, assisted by another new addition, Florian Wirtz, before Jean-Philippe Mateta drew the sides level with a 17th-minute penalty.

Arne Slot's Premier League champions restored their lead four minutes later through another debutant, Jeremie Frimpong, before Ismaila Sarr's 77th-minute equaliser forced penalties.

Justin Devenny wrapped up a 3-2 victory for the Eagles in the dramatic shootout.