Everton's remarkable comeback sparked incredible scenes as the dramatic win over Crystal Palace led to an outpouring of relief.
After weeks of fearing the worst, Blues supporters finally had an opportunity to celebrate and did so emphatically - creating a memorable display of passion inside Goodison Park. Everyone involved - whether in person or watching or listening around the world - would have aged over the extraordinary 90 minutes on Thursday night.
Amid the chaos, here are a few moments that may have been missed as anxiety turned to such overwhelming joy.
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Lampard kicking every ball
Frank Lampard lived every second of the first half on the edge of his technical box, rarely leaving the side of the pitch.
It was as though the manager was kicking every ball and going in for every challenge. But he maintained order while doing so and could be seen instructing Richarlison repeatedly, telling him when to press and when to hold back. Whenever Richarlison was in earshot Lampard was advising him - before asking him to switch flanks in a swap that moments later saw the Brazil star win the free kick that he hit the bar with.
Dele's warm welcome even when everything seemed lost
At half-time, when all seemed lost, Dele Alli ran onto the pitch to train by himself. With Everton 2-0 down and their Premier League status looking set to come down to a nervy Sunday afternoon in London, it would have been so easy for the supporters to turn away from events on the pitch and ignore Alli as he went through his warm-up routine.
Yet they did not. Alli, who has made only a few appearances since signing in January, was given a notably warm reception. He was applauded onto the pitch and given the support that may have been crucial to his role in helping Everton turn things around in the second half.
Referee frustration - and not for his decisions
As Everton grew into the game they began to dominate the centre of the pitch, the introduction of Alli, the realignment of Alex Iwobi and the encouragement of the crowd spurring them onto what had seemed an unlikely comeback. Amid the chaos, the crowd - and Everton players - were left frustrated by referee Anthony Taylor as he unwittingly broke up play twice in quick succession, effectively dispossessing Iwobi on each occasion.
Another huge save from Pickford
While Everton improved dramatically in the second half, Crystal Palace remained a threat on the break. Lost amid much of the analysis was the latest impressive save from Jordan Pickford. Jean-Philippe Mateta had been played in down Everton's left but Pickford was able to deny him. The effort came just after Michael Keane had pulled Everton back into the game and was a crucial moment that re-iterated the importance of Pickford's role in the club's survival bid.
The failed pitch invasion
Much has been made of the pitch invasions that followed, first, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's winner and then the final whistle that secured Everton's survival. There was also an attempt at a third - which came after Richarlison levelled for the Blues. Down in the corner between the Gwladys Street and the Bullens Road stands an excited fan made a break for the pitch amid the excitement - but the one-man effort was thwarted by a steward.
MC Lampard?
The ECHO understands there were initial plans for Lampard to take the microphone and address the supporters at the end of the match, should Everton have won. Undoubtedly he would have praised - and thanked - the supporters who have rallied behind him and the players. The pitch invasion - which Lampard later said was an understandable show of emotion as he described the "incredible" final whistle reaction - led to this plan being abandoned. But in the press conference after the match Lampard was still able to share his thoughts and send a message to the fans - thanking them for everything they had done during the fight for survival.
