Its the week before the Premier League starts, league football starts with some huge scores, some shocking new kits and some new stadiums. Then comes to most the pointless trophy of the season, the Charity/Community Shield.
League winners Man Utd faced FA cup winners Chelsea at Wembley, Man Utd lost two influential players, Argentinian loanee Carlos Tevez and Portuguese scoring sensation Cristinano Ronaldo, while Chelsea have been quiet in the transfer market and fielded a team with all players from previous manager Gus Hiddink.
Both teams treated the trophy with respect and was a nice bite to the game, namely Patrice Evra and big Michael Ballack when the German captain came on.
Nani put Man U ahead, Ricardo Carvalho’s headed the equaliser, Frank Lampard scored a highly controversial goal which involved Patrice Evra and Michael Ballack, Wayne Rooney scored a good equaliser. Chris Foy didn’t do Man U any favours to be honest will be under the spotlight after his poor display.
With both teams coming close it was decided on penalties. Chelsea won 4-1 on penalties, penalty scorers for Chelsea were -
Frank Lampard
Michael Ballack
Didier Drogba
Salomon Kalou
Only scorer for Manchester United was midifelder Michael Carrick.
Ryan Giggs and Evra will need to practise after their very poor attempts! See video for details
Danny Denhard