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Oliver Glasner looked on in disbelief as his squad members reacted with shock to a stunning last-minute turnaround at Goodison Park. The Eagles' 19-game undefeated streak was broken thanks to the Everton midfielder's first goal for David Moyes' team.

Opening Period Dominance by Palace

Early on, the away side established their authority with set-pieces from Chris Richards and incisive distribution by Adam Wharton. The hosts encountered immediate attacks, with Jordan Pickford—making his three-hundredth Premier League appearance for the club—called into action twice in the first two minutes.

The winger and the full-back both got into shooting positions on the edge of the area, but the England international stood firm. The keeper later denied the Palace captain from point-blank, with the defender taking the pace off the shot.

The visitors continued to press, with the left-back hitting the side-netting and Jean-Philippe Mateta testing Pickford. In due course, the deserved breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Deadlock

Pino held up the ball under challenges from two opponents before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. The attacker drove forward and slid a well-measured pass to the overlapping Daniel Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's Second-Half Comeback

David Moyes made two interval substitutions, replacing summer signings the forward and the winger. The substitutes, Beto and Carlos Alcaraz, added instant energy to the team's hitherto lackluster attack.

Despite the improvement, Palace missed key chances to increase their lead. Mateta broke free and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for the defender to clear off the line. Subsequently, Ismaïla Sarr rounded the goalkeeper but watched his shot deflect to Mateta, who pulled his shot wide from close range.

Spot-Kick Equalizes the Match

Everton were handed a lifeline when the defender fouled the substitute in the box. The midfielder took responsibility and deceived the Palace keeper the opposite direction from the spot.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Death

With the match apparently headed for a draw, Everton launched one final push. Carlos Alcaraz—instrumental in the latter period—released Iliman Ndiaye on the right. Ndiaye floated a superb cross into the area, where Beto met a powerful header.

Dean Henderson somehow saved the close-range header, but the rebound fell to Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's clearance into the net. The Eagles' winning streak was finished, concluding in dramatic circumstances.