Crystal Palace Play Shakhtar Donetsk

May 6, 2026, 14:14
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Introduction

Crystal Palace play Shakhtar Donetsk on May 7, 2026. The winner goes to the final.

Main Body

Crystal Palace won the first game 3-1. They scored three goals. If they win again, they go to the final in Leipzig. Some players are sick or hurt. Evann Guessand and Borna Sosa cannot play. Will Hughes is healthy and can play now. Shakhtar Donetsk also has hurt players. Yukhym Konoplya cannot play this season. Crystal Palace lost their last league game, but they want to win this trophy. The game is at 20:00 at Selhurst Park. You can watch it on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max.

Conclusion

Crystal Palace have a good lead. Shakhtar Donetsk has many hurt players.

Learning

⚡ The 'Ability' Switch

Look at how the text talks about what players can and cannot do. This is a key A2 skill for talking about possibilities.

The Pattern:

  • Can →\rightarrow Yes (Positive)
  • Cannot →\rightarrow No (Negative)

Examples from the text:

  • "Will Hughes... can play now." →\rightarrow He is healthy.
  • "Borna Sosa cannot play." →\rightarrow He is hurt.

Quick Guide for you:

  • Use can for skills or permission: I can speak English.
  • Use cannot (or can't) for things that are impossible: I cannot fly.

🕒 Time & Place Markers

Notice how the article gives specific details. To reach A2, you must master these small words:

  • At →\rightarrow used for specific times (at 20:00) and specific places (at Selhurst Park).
  • On →\rightarrow used for days (on May 7) and TV channels (on TNT Sports).
  • In →\rightarrow used for cities or countries (in Leipzig).

Vocabulary Learning

winner (n.)
A person or team that wins a competition or game.
Example:The winner of the match received a trophy.
final (adj.)
The last or concluding part of something.
Example:They played in the final match of the tournament.
game (n.)
An activity that people do for fun or competition.
Example:We watched the football game on TV.
scored (v.)
Made points or goals in a game.
Example:He scored two goals in the match.
goal (n.)
A target or point that a team tries to reach.
Example:The team scored a goal in the last minute.
win (v.)
To be the best or succeed in a competition.
Example:We hope to win the championship this year.
players (n.)
People who play a sport.
Example:The players practiced for hours.
sick (adj.)
Not healthy; ill.
Example:The player was sick and couldn't play.
hurt (adj.)
Injured or wounded.
Example:She was hurt during the match.
cannot (modal)
Not able to.
Example:He cannot play because of an injury.
play (v.)
To participate in a game.
Example:The team will play tomorrow.
healthy (adj.)
In good condition; not sick.
Example:The player is healthy and ready to play.
season (n.)
A period of time when a sport is played.
Example:The season starts in August.
lost (adj.)
Did not win a game.
Example:They lost the last game.
league (n.)
A group of teams that compete against each other.
Example:They play in the Premier League.