LONDON-. This time, Manuel Akanji did not miss from the penalty spot. After a 1-1 draw, the Manchester City beat United 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, with Akanji converting the decisive spot kick.
The Swiss defender had a very different experience in his previous penalty shoot-out at the European Championship last month. He was the only player not to score, which sealed the defeat to England in the quarter-finals.
City ended a three-game losing streak in the Premier League champions’ opening game of the English season, in which City took on the FA Cup champions.
And in a way, it was revenge for City, who lost to Manchester United 77 days ago in the FA Cup final.
