Crystal Palace have stunned Premier League champions Liverpool to claim their first-ever FA Community Shield—and Trinidad & Tobago international Rio Cardines was proudly part of the matchday squad.
Match Recap: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Community Shield 2025
On 10 August 2025 at Wembley Stadium, Crystal Palace and Liverpool drew 2–2 in regulation time. Palace then clinched the trophy 3–2 on penalties.
Liverpool took the lead through Hugo Ekitike (4′) and Jeremie Frimpong (21′), while Palace fought back via a Jean‑Philippe Mateta penalty (17′) and a late Ismaïla Sarr equalizer (77′).
In the shootout, Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson thwarted attempts from Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Harvey Elliott, paving the way for substitute Justin Devenny to seal the win with the decisive spot-kick.
This dramatic victory marked Palace’s first Community Shield crown, following their inaugural major trophy—the FA Cup—just three months earlier.
Spotlight: Rio Cardines in the Squad
Rio Solomon Cardines, born 1 July 2006, is a dual-national left-back/wing-back for Crystal Palace and the Trinidad & Tobago national team. He secured a professional contract with Palace in July 2024 and featured prominently for the U21s in the 2024-25 season.
Importantly, Cardines was included in Crystal Palace’s matchday squad for the Community Shield, affirming his growing role at the senior level.
Why This Matters
- Historic win for Crystal Palace: Their back‑to‑back trophies—the FA Cup followed by the Community Shield—represent a breakthrough period for the club.
- Emerging Caribbean talent: Cardines’ inclusion underscores his rising trajectory and highlights Trinidad & Tobago’s presence on the English football stage.
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