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The Palace manager watched in astonishment as his players responded with disappointment to a dramatic last-minute turnaround at Goodison Park. The Eagles' lengthy undefeated streak came to an end thanks to the Everton midfielder's first goal for David Moyes' side.

First-Half Dominance by The Visitors

From the outset, Crystal Palace established their control with long throws from the defender and precise passing by the midfielder. The hosts encountered early pressure, with Jordan Pickford—making his three-hundredth Premier League appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the edge of the area, but Pickford made the stops. He later denied the Palace captain from point-blank, with the defender slowing the effort.

The visitors kept up the pressure, with the left-back hitting the outside of the goal and the striker forcing a save from the Everton keeper. In due course, the merited breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Scoring

Pino held up the ball under pressure from two opponents before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. Sarr carried forward and played a well-measured pass to the overlapping Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

Everton's Second-Half Comeback

The Everton boss made a double interval substitutions, taking off new arrivals the forward and the winger. Their replacements, the striker and the midfielder, added instant energy to Everton's hitherto sluggish offensive play.

Despite the uplift, the Eagles missed key chances to extend their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta got through and lifted the ball over Pickford, only for the defender to head away off the line. Subsequently, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but watched his attempt deflect to Mateta, who pulled his shot wide from close range.

Spot-Kick Equalizes the Match

Everton were awarded a lifeline when the defender fouled the substitute in the area. Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and sent the Palace keeper the wrong way from the penalty mark.

Grealish Scores at the Death

With the match apparently destined for a tie, the home side launched one last attack. Alcaraz—pivotal in the latter period—found Iliman Ndiaye on the right. Ndiaye floated a superb cross into the area, where Beto connected with a towering header.

Henderson somehow parried the point-blank header, but the loose ball fell to Jack Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's attempted clearance into the net. The Eagles' unbeaten streak was over, ending in dramatic fashion.