City Triumph 7-6 on Penalties After a Tense 1-1 Draw in Normal Time
Manchester City secured the 2024 FA Community Shield with a 7-6 victory in a penalty shootout against Manchester United, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The win marks City’s first Community Shield triumph since 2019, ending a three-year streak of losses in the traditional season curtain-raiser.
The match appeared to be heading United’s way when substitute Alejandro Garnacho scored a stunning goal in the 82nd minute, cutting inside and curling a shot past Ederson. However, City responded swiftly, with fellow substitute Bernardo Silva heading home a cross from Oscar Bobb just seven minutes later to level the score.
The game proceeded to a penalty shootout, the fourth time in six seasons that the Community Shield has been decided this way. City’s Manuel Akanji capitalized on Jonny Evans’ missed penalty, converting the decisive spot-kick to secure the win and hand Pep Guardiola his first trophy of the 2024/25 season.
While the Community Shield may not be considered among football’s major honors, both Manchester sides were eager to win this high-profile clash. For City, it was a chance to avenge their FA Cup final loss to United just three months ago. Despite their recent struggles in the Community Shield, having lost the last three editions, City’s victory today could set the tone for another successful season under Guardiola.
Player of the Match: Oscar Bobb (Manchester City)
Oscar Bobb delivered a standout performance at Wembley, showcasing the confidence and skill that have reportedly earned him Guardiola’s trust for the upcoming season. The 21-year-old Norwegian was influential throughout the match and provided the crucial assist for Bernardo Silva’s equalizer. After only starting two Premier League matches last season, Bobb’s display today suggests he may feature much more prominently in City’s campaign.
Player Ratings
Manchester City: Ederson 6, Lewis 6, Akanji 7, Dias 6, Gvardiol 7, O’Reilly 6, Kovacic 7, McAtee 6, Bobb 8, Haaland 6, Doku 6
Subs: Savio 7, Nunes 6, Bernardo 7, Ake N/A, De Bruyne N/A
Manchester United: Onana 6, Martinez 6, Evans 6, Maguire 6, Dalot 6, Casemiro 7, Mainoo 6, Mount 6, Diallo 7, Rashford 6, Fernandes 7
Subs: McTominay 5, Pellistri 6, Collyer 6, Garnacho 7, Sancho 5
Manchester City now turn their focus to the Premier League, aiming to build on this early success as they chase more silverware in the 2024/25 season.
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