Hurzeler: It was a painful finale

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Head coach with his reaction to 1-1 draw against Everton.

2026-01-31T18:05+00:00

Fabian Hurzeler on the touchline at the Amex. 📷Paul Hazlewood

Fabian Hurzeler admitted the dramatic finale to Albion’s 1-1 draw against Everton was 'painful'.

Albion seemed to be on course for their second win in 11 Premier League games when Pascal Gross scored his first goal since returning to the club with 16 minutes to go.

But with stoppage time up Everton equalised through substitute Beto as Albion dropped a place to 13th in the table.

“It was painful end to the game,” admitted the head coach.

“We started the game well and I thought we controlled the first half. At the start of the second half Everton caused us more problems.

“But our subs made a good impact and we scored a good goal. It was a good finish by Pascal and I’m pleased for him and Babis (Kostoulas) did well in the build-up with the dummy.

“Their goal at the end is something that happens in football.

“It’s tough but there are two options. You can feel self-pity or you can take ownership and responsibility and show a great reaction. That [second option] is our choice and there is another opportunity next week to do that.”

“But we know we have to manage the key moments in the game better and one bad moment has cost us the game.”