WEMBLEY, England (AP) — Javier Hernandez scored in his English debut on a play that was anything but graceful, and Manchester United beat Chelsea 3-1 in the Community Shield.
The Mexico striker stumbled as he met Antonio Valencia’s cross, kicking the ball into his own face before it drifted into the net in the 76th minute Sunday.
Valencia had put United ahead 41 minutes into the traditional opener to the English season after racing to Wayne Rooney’s precise, low cross. Dimitar Berbatov scored in stoppage time to finish off the win.
Salomon Kalou had a goal for Chelsea in the 83rd, getting the rebound after Edwin van der Sar stopped Daniel Sturridge’s shot.
It is the third time in four years United has won the Community Shield.
