Everton manager Roberto Martinez has admitted that he was disappointed to see his team only secure a 1-1 draw with Norwich City.
The Toffees dominated the opening 45 minutes at Carrow Road before Wes Hoolahan equalised early in the second half to earn the Canaries a valuable point.
The draw extended Everton's unbeaten spell in the Premier League to six matches, but Martinez has acknowledged that his team should have put the result beyond doubt in the first half.
The 42-year-old told BBC Sport: "Football can be cruel at times and it was today. There is considerable frustration when you create so many chances and you don't get the second goal.
"You end up having something to lose. Norwich could have been out of the game at half time but we gave them a little bit of hope. Then the belief and momentum goes into them with the goal."
Everton sit in ninth place in the table after Saturday afternoon's fixtures.
