Crystal Palace dents Everton's Europe hopes
Everton missed the chance to move within two points of the Premier League's top seven after it was twice pegged back in its 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Conference League finalist 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's 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 its 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 its 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.



































