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Man Utd win 3-1 on penalties
Manchester United needed a penalty shoot-out to capture the Community Shield despite producing a dominant display against Portsmouth at Wembley.
Pompey failed to score three of their four spot-kicks to hand victory to Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
United had completely controlled the game but wasted a series of chances.
1st Half

2nd Half

Penaltys

51′ [0 - 1] C. Eagles
65′ [0 - 2] C.A. Tevez
90′ [1 - 2] J. Defoe

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