Justin Devenny fires home winning penalty as Crystal Palace edge Liverpool in Community Shield
Irvine-born footballer Justin Devenny converted the winning penalty as he helped Crystal Palace defeat Liverpool in the Community Shield at Wembley.
The 21-year-old, who was released by Kilmarnock and plying his trade for Airdrie in the Scottish third tier just two years ago, calmly fired beyond Allison to get the party started for Palace.
The contest had ended 2-2 after the Londoners twice came from behind with goals from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr answering strikes by Liverpool debutants Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong.
It marks the latest achievemnt for the local lad, who picked up an FA Cup winners' medal three months ago as the Eagles won the first major honour in the club's history by beating Man City in the final and has become an international regular for Northern Ireland.
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