Just as it seemed Manchester United was on track for a new Community Shield title, Bernardo Silva equalized with a lethal header for Manchester City.
After a precise cross from the right, Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva rose above Uruguayan player Pellistri and beat goalkeeper Onana, who was unable to stop the equalizer for the City side.
The introduction of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva was crucial in the final outcome of this edition of the Community Shield. His appearance in the second half led to the equalizer that ultimately took the match to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, it was Pep Guardiola’s team that emerged as champions, with center-back Akanji converting the decisive penalty.
Manchester City and the Community Shield
Following Bernardo Silva’s dramatic equalizer and the subsequent victory in the penalty shootout, Manchester City secured their seventh Community Shield title, adding to their record of 9 runner-up finishes.
For their part, United fell short of securing their 22nd title. However, they still remain the all-time leaders in Community Shield victories by a wide margin over Arsenal.
Matias Persuh is a sports journalist and writer who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism in 2008. Since then, he has covered numerous events, including local soccer games, and has interviewed players and coaches. Matias has also participated as a columnist in various radio shows. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Slovenian, he displays great enthusiasm when analyzing NBA and NFL games. In addition, he regularly follows major competitions such as the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. Joining Bolavip US in July 2024 marked a significant step forward in his career, allowing him to continue developing his skills and delivering the most resonant news and reports to the audience.
