Moyes acknowledged that the mistake was a common occurrence in football, where a misplaced pass can lead to a scoring opportunity for the opposing team. He noted that Everton is working to improve their gameplay and reduce such errors.

Despite being down 1-0 at halftime, Everton showed improvement in the second half, creating more chances but ultimately lacking the finishing touches to score. The introduction of substitutes brought a boost in energy and creativity to the team.