San Diego FC Wins Big Game Against Austin FC

Introduction

San Diego FC won 5-0 against Austin FC on Wednesday. They did not win any games for ten matches, but they won now.

Main Body

San Diego FC played very well. David Vazquez scored two goals. Anders Dreyer, Pedro Soma, and Marcus Ingvartsen also scored goals. San Diego FC did not win a league game since March 7. The goalkeeper, Duran Ferree, played great. He stopped all goals from Austin FC. Coach Mikey Varas is happy. He says the players are better now. The players worked hard and played with a good plan.

Conclusion

San Diego FC is happy to win again. Their next game is at home against Cincinnati FC.

Learning

The 'Did Not' Pattern

In this story, we see a clear way to talk about things that didn't happen in the past.

The Rule: To say 'no' in the past, use: did not + action word (base form).

  • Story example: "They did not win any games."
  • Story example: "San Diego FC did not win a league game."

Notice the change: When we say 'yes', the word changes: They won. When we say 'no', it goes back to the original word: They did not win.

Quick Guide:

  • Yes \rightarrow Won
  • No \rightarrow Did not win
  • Yes \rightarrow Played
  • No \rightarrow Did not play

Vocabulary Learning

scored (v.)
to hit a target or achieve a point in a game
Example:David Vazquez scored two goals in the match.
goalkeeper (n.)
a player who protects the goal in sports like soccer
Example:The goalkeeper, Duran Ferree, played great.
stopped (v.)
to prevent something from happening or to bring to a halt
Example:He stopped all goals from Austin FC.
coach (n.)
a person who trains or leads a sports team
Example:Coach Mikey Varas is happy.
happy (adj.)
feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
Example:He says the players are better now.
players (n.)
people who take part in a game or sport
Example:The players worked hard and played with a good plan.
hard (adj.)
requiring effort or difficult
Example:The players worked hard and played with a good plan.
plan (n.)
a set of actions or steps to achieve something
Example:The players worked hard and played with a good plan.
home (n.)
the place where a team plays its games
Example:Their next game is at home against Cincinnati FC.
league (n.)
a group of teams that play against each other
Example:San Diego FC did not win a league game since March 7.