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, an annual

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match played between the reigning Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. The match was played on 5 August 2007 between

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winners Chelsea. Manchester United won the game 3–0 on penalties, after the match finished 1–1.

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opened the scoring in the 35th minute, before Florent Malouda equalised just before half-time. The match then went to penalties, in which Chelsea went first. Edwin van der Sar saved Chelsea's first three penalties, leaving Wayne Rooney with the chance to win the match for United. It was the first Community Shield match to be played at the new Wembley Stadium. Manchester United and Chelsea also contested the last Community Shield (then the Charity Shield) to be played at the old Wembley in

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, with Chelsea winning the match 2–0.

Match details

Match statistics

First half

Second half

Overall

Source:

References

External links

Community Shield 2007
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