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TRainer Jürgen Klopp played the long-awaited first title of the new season with Liverpool. The English soccer champion had to admit defeat to cup champion Arsenal FC 4: 5 on penalties in the Super Cup on Saturday night. After a balanced 90 minutes, 1: 1 (0: 1) at empty Wembley Stadium in London, there was no overtime. Former Dortmund-based Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang converted the decisive fifth penalty for the Gunners after Rhian Brewster hit the crossbar as Liverpool’s third shooter.
Aubameyang had given Arsenal an early lead with a remarkable long-distance shot (12th minute), Japan’s Takumi Minamino initially equalizing with his first competitive goal for the Reds (73rd). The goal was preceded by a brace with Mohamed Salah. Even before the break, the champions pressed for the draw, in the second half former Hoffenheim player Roberto Firmino (51st) and Sadio Mané (56th and 82nd) narrowly missed. But Arsenal also had chances.
The Super Cup, in England Community Shield, does not have a high priority. It is considered a best friendly match and the last form check before the start of the Premier League. In addition, the preparation time of both clubs was minimal. “Do I want to play a real match after only two weeks of preparation? Not! “Klopp had said before the first game of the season, and was still upset after the loss. After all, his team was dominant for long periods of the game and should have changed the game shortly before the end.
Chelsea won the Women’s Community Shield with a 2-0 (0-0) victory against Manchester City. Corona’s forced six-month break in English women’s football also ended with the highs duel. Millie Bright (66º) and Erin Cuthbert (90º + 1) scored the goals for the capital club.
