The English Super Cup match traditionally opens the new season, featuring the previous year’s league champion and FA Cup winner. These clashes are always covered on 1xBet Kenya, where fans can share their opinions and bet on the outcome of any game.
In 2025, the trophy was contested by Liverpool and Crystal Palace. On paper, the balance of power seemed clear, with Liverpool the obvious favorite – especially after strengthening their squad that summer with nearly €500 million in signings.
That’s what makes the English Super Cup so exciting – there’s always room for a surprise result. Yet things started off very well for the Reds. In the 4th minute, Hugo Ekitike scored from a Florian Wirtz assist. The Frenchman’s precise strike into the far corner left Dean Henderson with no chance.
By the 20th minute, Liverpool doubled their lead. Jeremie Frimpong sent the ball into the net in bizarre fashion, after what looked like either a cross or a shot from the flank. However, before halftime Oliver Glasner’s men managed to pull one back. Virgil van Dijk committed a foul inside his own penalty area, which the referee did not overlook. Jean-Philippe Mateta stepped up to the spot and converted, reducing the deficit.
In the second half, the game was evenly contested, but Crystal Palace capitalized on perhaps the Reds’ only defensive lapse. Eberechi Eze scored to level the match, bringing regular time to a 2:2 draw. The winner had to be decided by a penalty shootout, where the Eagles came out on top – thanks in part to Mohamed Salah missing early and Dean Henderson’s heroic performance.
In the end, Crystal Palace won the penalty shootout 3:2, claiming their second trophy in just three months. Remarkably, in the 120 years prior, the club had never secured a single title.
Key factors behind the London club’s victory
It seemed that Liverpool, having gained a comfortable lead, would see the match through without trouble. However, that’s what makes the English Super Cup so thrilling – motivation and the drive to give your absolute best often take center stage. If you’re interested in such matches, head over to 1xBet, where plenty of rewards await clients from Kenya.
Looking back at Crystal Palace’s ultimate victory, it can be attributed to:
- Motivation – the team was clearly more driven to compete, and for many players, it was a rare opportunity to win a trophy.
- Smart decisions and substitutions by the manager.
- Standout performances from the leaders, such as Eze, who left the club just a few weeks after the match.
In this way, Crystal Palace deservedly claimed the trophy and once again proved that even against strong opponents, they are capable of victory.
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