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Oliver Glasner watched in disbelief as his squad members reacted with shock to a dramatic last-minute turnaround at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's 19-game unbeaten streak was broken thanks to the Everton midfielder's maiden goal for the Everton manager's side.

First-Half Dominance by Palace

Early on, Crystal Palace imposed their authority with set-pieces from the defender and incisive passing by Adam Wharton. The hosts faced immediate attacks, with Jordan Pickford—making his 300th top-flight appearance—called into action twice in the first two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the fringes of the box, but Pickford made the stops. He later kept out the Palace captain from close range, with James Tarkowski slowing the effort.

The visitors continued to press, with Mitchell striking the side-netting and Jean-Philippe Mateta testing the Everton keeper. In due course, the merited breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Deadlock

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under challenges from two defenders before releasing the Senegalese forward. Sarr drove forward and played a well-measured pass to the advancing Muñoz, who finished calmly for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Comeback

The Everton boss made a double interval substitutions, taking off new arrivals Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, Beto and the midfielder, brought immediate impact to the team's hitherto sluggish attack.

Despite the uplift, the Eagles squandered key chances to increase their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta broke free and lifted the ball over Pickford, only for Jake O’Brien to head away off the line. Later, Sarr rounded Pickford but watched his attempt ricochet to the striker, who dragged his effort wide from close range.

Penalty Equalizes the Match

The Toffees were handed a way back when Maxence Lacroix clattered into Tim Iroegbunam in the area. The midfielder took responsibility and sent Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the game seemingly destined for a tie, Everton pushed for one last push. Alcaraz—pivotal in the latter period—released Iliman Ndiaye on the wing. Ndiaye delivered a superb cross into the six-yard box, where Beto met a powerful header.

Dean Henderson somehow parried the close-range effort, but the rebound fell to Jack Grealish, who blocked Daniel Muñoz's attempted clearance into the goal. Palace's winning streak was over, concluding in heartbreaking fashion.