Everton needed a late Wayne Rooney penalty to snatch a 1-1 draw at Brighton.
The struggling Toffees were staring at another defeat when Anthony Knockaert put Brighton ahead eight minutes from time.
But Seagulls captain Bruno was penalised for fouling Dominic Calvert-Lewin with two minutes remaining and Rooney tucked home the equaliser.
However, the goal is unlikely to lift the pressure on Everton manager Ronald Koeman, whose out-of-sorts side are still without an away win since January.
Sky Bet make Koeman their odds-on favourite at 4/11 to be the next Premier League manager to leave his job.
Story of the odds
- The draw was 9/1 with Sky Bet shortly before the penalty was awarded and Wayne Rooney to score a penalty could have been backed at 80/1
- Over 1.5 goals and 45+ match booking points reached 100/1 before the late flurry of goals and bookings
Post-match reaction
Ronald Koeman was grateful for a late Wayne Rooney penalty as Everton snatched a 1-1 draw at Brighton.
"I think we deserved something out of the afternoon," he said.
"We know we can play better but the commitment and belief was really positive. At least it's one point.
"It's not easy in the Premier League, and going to Brighton, so let's hope that point gives the boys a little bit of confidence.
"Even at 1-0 down I thought we could come back and score a goal. The players kept the belief, that's where I'm really proud of them.
"Taking penalties is not the most difficult job but, at that moment, if your team needs points and you keep calm then that is experience and that is world-class."
Seagulls boss Chris Hughton admitted: "It feels more like a defeat.
"Despite the start Everton have had, they have some real quality and having got ahead, I thought deservedly, then the overriding feeling is disappointment.
"I was grateful to my goalkeeper at the end, though. He played really well and they were two great saves. It could have been worse."
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