Everton fans invade pitch with SIX MINUTES to play after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late strike seals Premier League safety
EVERTON fans invaded the Goodison Park pitch SIX MINUTES before full-time after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s winner sealed their Premier League safety.
The striker headed home on 84 minutes to complete a remarkable comeback against Crystal Palace.
But more importantly, it sealed Everton’s safety and meant Chelsea legend Frank Lampard beat the drop.
The full-time whistle brought thousands more fans onto the pitch as Toffees players, fans and executives were seen dancing and cheering.
After Calvert-Lewin’s dramatic winner, the emotions clearly got the better of Toffee fans, as some charged onto the pitch, letting off flares and celebrating with players.
It came while Everton still had six minutes of normal time and injury time to play.
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Than jubilation and relief then continued as the final whistle confirmed their safety.
The win means Everton went four points ahead of Leeds and with one game left they cannot be caught.
Things did not start so well for Lampard’s side, who were two goals down by 36 minutes.
Goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew had Everton fearing the worst.
But Michael Keane pulled one back ten minutes after the break and kickstarted the emotional fightback.
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Richarlison then levelled on the 75th minute to spark new life in Everton’s relegation scrap.
It set the scene for Calvert-Lewin to take the spoils as his winner meant Lampard’s men remain in the top flight next season.
Fans again rushed onto the pitch after the final whistle and for the first time all season, they had something to smile about.