Hakeem Yusuf
Outrage spilled across social media on Saturday night after Brighton supporters were caught chanting savage insults moments after Beto’s dramatic last-minute equaliser for Everton.What should have been a tense, emotional finish at the Amex turned ugly fast. As Beto wheeled away in celebration, sections of the home crowd responded with loud taunts aimed directly at the striker. Television microphones picked it up. Fans inside the stadium confirmed it. Within minutes, clips flooded X and Facebook.Everton supporters reacted with anger. Many accused Brighton fans of crossing a line, especially given the timing of the goal and the pressure Beto has faced this season. Some called it “classless.” Others pointed out Beto had every right to celebrate after rescuing a point late on.The goal itself mattered. Everton trailed for most of the match and looked set to leave empty-handed. Beto changed that in stoppage time, latching onto a loose ball in the box and firing past the keeper to silence much of the stadium. It was a crucial moment for Sean Dyche’s side, who remain locked in a tight relegation battle and needed every point.Instead of the focus staying on the football, attention shifted to the stands.Neutral fans weighed in too. Some argued crowd reactions are part of the game. Others felt personal chants toward a player, especially after a decisive goal, went too far. Several pundits on post-match shows stressed players already operate under intense scrutiny and do not deserve targeted abuse.Beto kept his composure. He did not respond to the chants and headed straight back toward his teammates after celebrating. Dyche later praised his striker’s mentality, saying the goal showed resilience and character, even under hostile pressure.For Everton, the draw keeps their survival hopes alive. For Brighton, it was two points dropped at home. But for many watching, the lasting image of the night was not the equaliser, it was the reaction from the crowd.What began as a dramatic Premier League finish ended with controversy, and a reminder of how fast passion in football turns into outrage.
Outrage spilled across social media on Saturday night after Brighton supporters were caught chanting savage insults moments after Beto’s dramatic last-minute equaliser for Everton.What should have been a tense, emotional finish at the Amex turned ugly fast. As Beto wheeled away in celebration, sections of the home crowd responded with loud taunts aimed directly at the striker. Television microphones picked it up. Fans inside the stadium confirmed it. Within minutes, clips flooded X and Facebook.Everton supporters reacted with anger. Many accused Brighton fans of crossing a line, especially given the timing of the goal and the pressure Beto has faced this season. Some called it “classless.” Others pointed out Beto had every right to celebrate after rescuing a point late on.The goal itself mattered. Everton trailed for most of the match and looked set to leave empty-handed. Beto changed that in stoppage time, latching onto a loose ball in the box and firing past the keeper to silence much of the stadium. It was a crucial moment for Sean Dyche’s side, who remain locked in a tight relegation battle and needed every point.Instead of the focus staying on the football, attention shifted to the stands.Neutral fans weighed in too. Some argued crowd reactions are part of the game. Others felt personal chants toward a player, especially after a decisive goal, went too far. Several pundits on post-match shows stressed players already operate under intense scrutiny and do not deserve targeted abuse.Beto kept his composure. He did not respond to the chants and headed straight back toward his teammates after celebrating. Dyche later praised his striker’s mentality, saying the goal showed resilience and character, even under hostile pressure.For Everton, the draw keeps their survival hopes alive. For Brighton, it was two points dropped at home. But for many watching, the lasting image of the night was not the equaliser, it was the reaction from the crowd.What began as a dramatic Premier League finish ended with controversy, and a reminder of how fast passion in football turns into outrage.
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