On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Everton secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, continuing their impressive run under manager David Moyes. The match was a tale of two halves, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
Everton took the lead just before halftime in the 42nd minute. A defensive lapse by Palace allowed Carlos Alcaraz to intercept a throw-in, leading to a swift counter-attack. Alcaraz delivered a precise pass to Beto, who calmly finished past goalkeeper Dean Henderson, marking his fourth goal in as many games.
Palace responded early in the second half. In the 47th minute, Marc Guéhi’s clever flick set up Jean-Philippe Mateta, who slotted the ball into the net, leveling the score at 1-1.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute. Ashley Young’s shot was blocked, but the rebound fell to Alcaraz, who was quick to react and netted the winner, securing all three points for Everton.
This victory propelled Everton to 13th place in the Premier League standings, with 30 points, while Crystal Palace remained in 12th place, also on 30 points but ahead on goal difference.
