Carlos Alcaraz made a significant impact during his Premier League debut for Everton, scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. This win further cements Everton’s impressive form under manager David Moyes, as they continue to climb the league standings.
Alcaraz, who joined the Toffees on loan from Flamengo in January, displayed his skill by netting the winner with just ten minutes left on the clock. The goal came after a fortuitous deflection from Will Hughes, who redirected Ashley Young’s low drive right into Alcaraz’s path.
The match began with Beto striking first for Everton, finishing expertly from an Alcaraz pass. This was shortly after Ismaila Sarr rattled the crossbar for Palace, setting a frantic tone. However, Palace responded and leveled the score early in the second half when Jean-Philippe Mateta’s close-range effort was allowed to stand following a VAR review for offside.
Despite Palace looking dominant for stretches of the match, with opportunities to take the lead negated by solid saves from Everton’s Jordan Pickford, it was Alcaraz’s goal that ultimately sealed the win. This victory marks Everton’s fourth win in their last five league matches, placing them level with Crystal Palace on points, though the latter maintains a higher goal difference to stay in 12th place.
This result is a promising sign for Everton as they continue to develop under Moyes, suggesting that their recent resurgence could lead to a stronger season ahead. With Alcaraz’s emergence as a key player, fans have reason to be optimistic about the club’s trajectory moving forward.
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