Anjishnu Roy 05/10/2025 comments  |  Jump to last

Everton ended Crystal Palace’s undefeated streak with a dramatic second-half turnaround in front of an ecstatic South Stand at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

After yet another sedate first-half performance, which saw the Blues concede a goal through Daniel Munoz at the 37th minute, David Moyes was quick to turn things around with changes at the break.

Charly Alcaraz and Beto replaced Tyler Dibling and Thierno Barry, and it led to the Blues finding their way back into the game. Alcaraz, in particular, brought so much intensity and energy and was the brightest figure on the pitch.

Tim Iroegbunam, who came on after the hour mark to replace the injured Michael Keane, won a penalty after being fouled inside the box, which Iliman Ndiaye coolly converted from the spot. He also moved to the right flank in the second half after an anonymous first-half performance at number 10, replacing the suspended Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Still chasing the winner late into the game, Jack Grealish secured the headlines with an opportunistic goal in the third minute of added time to send the fans into...