Crystal Palace suffered a shocking defeat at home as Everton snatched a late 2-1 win, courtesy of Charly Alcaraz's stunning goal in the dying minutes of the match. The Eagles had numerous chances to take control of the game but failed to capitalize on them, ultimately paying the price for their profligacy.
The match got off to a lively start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Crystal Palace dominated the early stages, with their attack looking sharp and potent. However, despite their dominance, they were unable to find the back of the net, with Everton's defense holding firm.
As the first half wore on, Everton began to gain more possession and started to exert pressure on the Crystal Palace goal. The Toffees' attacking trio of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Alex Iwobi, and Dwight McNeil caused problems for the Palace defense, but they were unable to break through.
The second half was more of the same, with Crystal Palace creating chance after chance but unable to score. The Eagles' lack of clinical finishing was starting to become a concern, and it seemed only a matter of time before Everton would punish them for their profligacy.
And punish them they did. With just a few minutes left to play, Charly Alcaraz popped up with a stunning goal, giving Everton the lead and sending the away fans into raptures. The goal was a sucker punch for Crystal Palace, who had been the better team for much of the match but were unable to make their dominance count.
The defeat will be a tough pill to swallow for Crystal Palace, who had been hoping to build on their recent good form. Instead, they were left to rue their missed chances and wonder what might have been. For Everton, the win will be a huge boost, as they continue to battle against relegation.
In the end, it was a tale of two teams - one that took their chances and one that did not. Everton will be thrilled to have come away with all three points, while Crystal Palace will be left to pick up the pieces and regroup for their next match.