🔗 Share this article Jack Grealish Nets Late Decisive Goal as Everton Snap Palace's Undefeated Run The Palace manager watched in astonishment as his squad members reacted with disappointment to a dramatic late turnaround at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy unbeaten streak was broken thanks to Jack Grealish's maiden goal for David Moyes' side. Opening Period Dominance by Palace From the outset, Crystal Palace established their authority with long throws from Chris Richards and incisive passing by Adam Wharton. Everton encountered immediate pressure, with the Everton goalkeeper—making his three-hundredth top-flight appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes. The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the fringes of the area, but the England international stood firm. The keeper later denied the Palace captain from close range, with the defender slowing the effort. Palace kept up the pressure, with Mitchell striking the side-netting and the striker testing the Everton keeper. Eventually, the merited breakthrough arrived. Daniel Muñoz Opens the Scoring Yeremy Pino held up the ball under pressure from two opponents before slipping in the Senegalese forward. The attacker carried forward and slid a perfectly weighted pass to the advancing Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second consecutive goal in two games. The Home Side's After the Break Comeback The Everton boss made two half-time changes, replacing summer signings the forward and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, Beto and Carlos Alcaraz, added instant impact to Everton's hitherto lackluster attack. Even with the improvement, the Eagles squandered key opportunities to increase their lead. Mateta got through and chipped the ball over Pickford, only for the defender to clear off the line. Later, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but watched his attempt deflect to Mateta, who dragged his effort wide from close range. Spot-Kick Equalizes the Contest Everton were handed a lifeline when Maxence Lacroix fouled the substitute in the box. Iliman Ndiaye took responsibility and sent Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the penalty mark. Jack Grealish Scores at the Last Moment With the game apparently headed for a tie, Everton launched one final push. Carlos Alcaraz—pivotal in the latter period—found Ndiaye on the wing. Ndiaye delivered a perfect cross into the area, where Beto met a powerful header. Henderson miraculously parried the close-range header, but the loose ball fell to Jack Grealish, who blocked Daniel Muñoz's clearance into the goal. Palace's winning streak was finished, concluding in heartbreaking circumstances.