Hannibal Mejbri inspired a dramatic turnaround as Burnley came from two goals down to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
The visitors appeared in serious trouble midway through the first half after conceding twice inside 33 minutes, leaving them with a mountain to climb at Selhurst Park.
But a spirited response, led by the Tunisia international, transformed the contest before the interval.
Burnley had struggled to settle early on and were punished as Palace raced into a two-goal advantage.
With momentum firmly against them, the away side needed a spark — and it arrived five minutes before the break.
Mejbri reduced the deficit in the 40th minute, finishing to give his side renewed belief and shift the mood of the match.
His goal proved decisive in changing the tempo, lifting Burnley and unsettling the hosts.
The equaliser followed swiftly.
In the 44th minute, Burnley drew level as Palace’s earlier dominance evaporated under sustained pressure.
Deep into first-half stoppage time, the turnaround was complete.
A third goal in the 45+2 minute capped a remarkable spell, sending Burnley into half-time with an unlikely 3-2 lead.
After the restart, Burnley focused on preserving their advantage.
Palace pushed for a response, but the visitors held firm to secure a valuable three points away from home.
The victory in Matchday 26 narrows the gap to nine points between Burnley and the first team outside the relegation zone, strengthening their hopes of survival.
For Mejbri, his contribution went beyond the scoresheet.
His 40th-minute strike not only reignited the contest but set the tone for one of Burnley’s most significant performances of the season, turning a difficult evening into a memorable comeback.
