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Man Utd begin season on a high
August 6, 2007
Champions Manchester United beat FA Cup holders Chelsea 3-0 on penalties to lift the Community Shield on Sunday following a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes.
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United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was their hero after saving three penalties in the shootout, leaving England striker Wayne Rooney to score with the decisive spot kick at Wembley.
Ryan Giggs gave United a 35th minute lead with a sweetly-struck shot but Chelsea's new France winger Florent Malouda levelled with a fine solo goal just before halftime.
Photographs: Getty Images
Text: Reuters
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