Manuel Akanji Leads Manchester City to Community Shield Victory
Manuel Akanji scored the decisive penalty as Manchester City triumphed over Manchester United 7-6 in a shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. This victory follows City's defeat to United in the FA Cup final 77 days earlier. Akanji redeemed himself after missing a crucial penalty in the European Championship quarterfinals.
In a thrilling finale, Manuel Akanji did not falter from the penalty spot.
Following a 1-1 draw, Manchester City overcame Manchester United 7-6 in a penalty shootout to clinch the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Akanji, who had missed a critical penalty in the European Championship quarterfinals against England, converted the winning penalty, sealing the victory for City.
This win marks an end to City's series of three consecutive losses in the English soccer season's traditional curtain-raiser, contested between the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup champions. Additionally, it serves as some retribution for their FA Cup final defeat to United 77 days ago.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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