"Everton missed the chance to move within two points of the Premier League's top seven after they were twice pegged back in their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Conference League finalists Palace came from behind twice to rescue a point at Selhurst Park, with Jean-Philippe Mateta climbing off the bench to ensure a share of the spoils."
"David Moyes' side hit the front after just six minutes, as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's corner ricocheted across the six-yard area for James Tarkowski to tuck away at the far post. Maxence Lacroix and Dewsbury-Hall were denied at either end, before Palace equalised in the 34th minute, with Ismaila Sarr firing home after his initial effort deflected back to him."
"Everton regained their lead within two minutes of the second half. Beto chased Tarkowski's long ball and outsmarted Lacroix, before sliding a neat effort through Dean Henderson's legs. After James Garner's fierce free-kick was tipped over, Palace increased their pressure in search of an equaliser, which finally came in the 77th minute when Mateta lashed into the roof of the net."
"Adam Wharton almost completed the turnaround in the 89th minute when his long-range drive crashed against the post. Iliman Ndiaye fired a decent opportunity over at the other end, while Mateta was also narrowly off target. Everton are likely going to have to win both of their last two matches, and rely on favours from elsewhere, to stand a chance of European qualification."
Everton missed the chance to move within two points of the Premier League top seven after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Palace, Conference League finalists, came from behind twice at Selhurst Park to secure a point, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring after coming off the bench. Everton took the lead in the sixth minute when James Tarkowski finished from a corner ricochet. Palace equalised in the 34th minute through Ismaila Sarr after a deflection returned the ball to him. Everton restored their lead early in the second half when Beto outsmarted Maxence Lacroix and scored through Dean Henderson’s legs. Mateta then levelled in the 77th minute, while Adam Wharton struck the post in the 89th minute. Everton likely need to win their final two matches and rely on other results for European qualification.
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