Everton grabbed a late, late point at Brighton on Saturday as Beto popped up in the 97th minute to send the away fans wild.
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Pascal Gross had given Brighton the lead with just under 20 minutes to go as the Seagulls had dominated the first half but Everton had the better of the second. Just when it looked like Everton would leave the Amex empty-handed, Beto pounced to send the Toffees faithful delirious.
With the draw Brighton lost more ground in their race for European qualification and sit on 31 points, while Everton move on to 34 points.
Beto and Barry doing their bit
On Monday it was Thierno Barry scoring to grab a point for Everton against Leeds. On Saturday it was Beto scoring to grab a point at Brighton. They have their critics and both have been far from prolific this season, but both have stepped up when Everton needed them over the last week. Even if their goalscoring record is far from impressive Beto and Barry both provide a lot of value to this Everton team given the way David Moyes likes to play. Barry’s hold-up play was really good and led to most of Everton’s chances in the second half of this game, while Beto reacted really well and finished calmly when his moment arrived. Both are working so hard to prove they are the starter up top for Everton. Barry probably will be for many years to come but Beto has proven his worth if he’s willing to play a supporting role. David Moyes knows he needs another type of striker to feed off Barry and Beto but right now he can ask for no more from his two towering central strikers.
What’s next?
Brighton host rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday, February 8. Everton head to Fulham on Saturday, February 7.
Brighton vs Everton score: 1-1
Gross 73'; Beto 90+7'
Brighton vs Everton live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright
Beto equalizes right at the end!
What a moment! The sub pounces on a loose ball and finishes to surely grab Everton a point deep into stoppage time. Scenes!
Mitoma scores, but the offside flag is up
Mitoma thinks he has doubled Brighton’s leader but Veltman was offside. No goal. Still 1-0.
Pascal Gross with a big goal!
He’s been excellent since returning and Pascal Gross has Brighton ahead late on. Superb low finish and the home fans go wild. Is that the winner?
What a stop from Verbruggen!
Everton thought they had gone ahead late on but Bart Verbruggen makes a superb save from Dewsbury-Hall. Excellent play from Barry to set him up but KDH should score.
Tense final 25 minutes
Brighton are back on top now but Everton are holding firm and looking good on the counter. There is very little between these teams and it is so tough to call who will win this.
Everton have arrived to the party!
Here they are! A counter is flicked on twice by Barry and Dewsbury-Hall is on the ball on the edge of the box. His low shot is inches wide of the far post. Much better from Everton and most of their fans behind the goal they are attacking thought that was in.
Half time: Brighton 0-0 Everton
The Seagulls will be kicking themselves after that first half. They had some huge chances but couldn’t take them and Everton will be delighted it’s still level. After an xG total of 0.00 in that first half, David Moyes will be giving the Toffees a bit of a rollicking at half time...
Mitoma so close to an opener!
After a mistake from Dewsbury-Hall the Japanese superstar is played clean through on the left side of the box. His shot across goal beats Pickford, but he gets his angles wrong and the shot is wide of the far post.
Welbeck goes close from a corner
Brighton are pushing for the opener and a corner is whipped in to a great spot at the back post but Danny Welbeck nods just wide. He lets out a cry of frustration. He knows that was a glorious chances.
Brighton lineup
Verbruggen; De Cuyper, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Ayari, Baleba, Gross; Mitoma, Rutter; Welbeck
Everton lineup
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Branthwaite; Gueye, Garner; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
Brighton team news, focus
OUT: Mats Wieffer (toe), Adam Webster (knee), Solly March (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Brajan Gruda (knock)
Everton team news, focus
OUT: Jack Grealish (ankle - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Timothy Iroegbunam (groin)
Brighton vs Everton preview - By Nick Mendola
The Toffees look much better in recent weeks and David Moyes has navigated several key absences: AFCON stars Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye plus the long-term injury of Jarrad Branthwaite. The club are now missing Jack Grealish for weeks but are five points back of the top four and just a win away from the top seven.
Brighton have been headed in the opposite direction but can join Everton on 33 points with a win at home on Saturday. Fabian Hurzeler’s men could use a win in a big way. Their only victory since November 30 came against bottom-three Burnley, and they’ve also drawn Bournemouth, Sunderland, and West Ham twice. A draw at Man City shows their talent level, and they’ve beaten City, Newcastle, and Chelsea earlier this season, but can they get more results against scrappy, ready-to-defend sides?
Brighton vs Everton prediction
Everton won the reverse fixture but Brighton have been much better home than away this season. The Seagulls are 5W-5D-1L at the Amex and 2W-4D-6L as visitors. But Everton are now healthy in the midfield and can win a battle with several different combinations. Branthwaite’s return opens up a lot for the Toffees, and they may figure things out on Saturday. Brighton 1-2 Everton.
How to watch Brighton vs Everton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday, January 31
Venue: Amex Stadium — Falmer
TV Channel: NBCSN
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
