Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to rescue Crystal Palace a point in a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park, dealing Everton's European qualification hopes a huge blow.
Match Summary
Everton took the lead after just six minutes when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sent over a corner and James Tarkowski knocked it home on the volley at the far post.
Palace deservedly equalised 10 minutes before half-time. Ismaïla Sarr thumped the ball past Jordan Pickford after Michael Keane's poor clearance.
Beto restored Everton's lead less than 90 seconds into the second half, showing strength and skill to hold off Maxence Lacroix and finish calmly.
Palace's pressure told 14 minutes from the end when Mateta swept Tyrick Mitchell's cutback into the net from eight yards to seal a 2-2 draw.
European Hopes Dented
Victory would have moved Everton onto 51 points, level with Brentford in eighth and two points off the last guaranteed European qualification berth.
The draw leaves Everton with a significant setback in their bid to qualify for European competition next season.