Brighton's Gomez scores from halfway line in 5-0 Palace rout
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 19:01 · Archive
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0, with midfielder Diego Gomez scoring from 50 metres.
Brighton routed Crystal Palace 5-0 in a commanding Premier League display. Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez produced the standout moment, striking from just inside Palace's half from 50 metres out. The ball flew over stranded goalkeeper Walter Benitez in an effort that will contend for goal of the season.
Brighton scored three goals in the opening ten minutes. The club also scored through own-goal, with further strikes from Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood at Amex Stadium. The victory moved Brighton to third place in the table. Only Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have scored more goals after seven matches in Premier League history than Brighton's current tally of 23.
Elsewhere in Sunday's fixtures, defending champions Arsenal won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest with a late goal from substitute Noni Madueke. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds, concluding what has been a turbulent week for the club.
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- Goal from halfway line helps surprise package Brighton win 5-0 as Arsenal leaves it late at ForestA breathtaking 50-meter strike stood out among the goals scored by Brighton in its 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, the latest statement victory from this season’s surprise package in the Premier League.News4Jax · 18 Oct, 16:15
- Goal from halfway line helps surprise package Brighton win 5-0 as Arsenal leaves it late at ForestA breathtaking 50-meter strike stood out among the goals scored by Brighton in its 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, the latest statement victory from this season’s surprise package in the Premier League.Clickorlando · 18 Oct, 16:15
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