Carlos Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Argentine midfielder, scored the winning goal for Everton in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in his first start. This match maintained Everton’s impressive five-match unbeaten run under returning manager David Moyes. Alcaraz, who recently joined Everton on loan from Flamengo, scored in the 80th minute on a rebound, contributing to the team's resurgence in the Premier League. Interestingly, the footballer shares a name with tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz, adding a fun narrative to the match and their respective careers.
It was Alcaraz's first start for the Toffees, and he was the hero in maintaining their five-match unbeaten run as they enjoy a resurgence under new manager David Moyes.
Coincidentally, Selhurst Park is only a roughly half an hour drive through south London from the grass courts of Wimbledon where Alcaraz's namesake is the two-time defending champion.
Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz has fun with Juventus' Instagram post last year, showing a light-hearted connection between the two athletes who share the same name.
The footballer Alcaraz came to Everton on loan, with the option to buy at season's end, from Brazilian club Flamego earlier this month.
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