Crystal Palace Defeats Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Conference League Semi-Final First Leg

Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Crystal Palace Match Recap

According to Главком: The second leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final between Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk and England’s Crystal Palace took place on May 7, 2026. The first match ended in a 1-3 loss for Shakhtar. Held at London’s Selhurst Park, the game kicked off at 10:00 PM Kyiv time and was broadcast on the Megogo streaming service.

Crystal Palace stunned Shakhtar by scoring just one second into the match. Ismaila Sarr found the net off an assist from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Shakhtar leveled the score early in the second half when Oleh Ocheretko converted a corner kick delivery from Kauan Elias in the 47th minute. However, Palace quickly reclaimed the lead in the 58th minute through Daichi Kamada. Jørgen Strand Larsen sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute, making the final score 3-1 in favor of the English side.

Match Summary

As a result, Shakhtar Donetsk suffered a defeat against Crystal Palace in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-finals. The final score was Shakhtar 1-3 Crystal Palace. Goal scorers included:

• Ocheretko (47')
• Sarr (1')
• Kamada (58')
• Larsen (84')

This loss dealt a serious blow to Shakhtar, effectively ending their hopes of advancing to the UEFA Conference League final. Before returning to Donetsk, the team will need to analyze their weaknesses and prepare for upcoming matches to improve future results. Additionally, this game highlighted the high level of competition in European tournaments, which demands consistency and top-tier skill from participating clubs.

Following this significant defeat, Shakhtar Donetsk faces critical challenges as they prepare for the upcoming matches. To gain insights into the factors influencing the odds in this highly competitive semi-final, explore how bookmakers assessed Crystal Palace's chances prior to the showdown.