Brighton thrash Palace with stunning halfway-line goal
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 20:31 · Archive
Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0, with a halfway-line strike from Diego Gomez reminiscent of David Beckham's famous goal.
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Amex Stadium, moving up to third place in the Premier League. The standout moment came from Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez, who struck from just inside Crystal Palace's half. His shot flew over stranded Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez in what observers compared to David Beckham's famous halfway-line goal against Wimbledon thirty years earlier.
Brighton scored three times in the opening ten minutes. Gomez's goal was the second, with the club also scoring through Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood, plus an own-goal. This marks another commanding display from Brighton, who have also overwhelmed defending champions Arsenal 3-0 this season. Their 23 goals in seven matches is a record beaten in the Premier League era only by Arsenal (2009-10), Manchester United (2011-12) and Manchester City (2019-20).
Elsewhere on Sunday, Arsenal required only one goal to beat Nottingham Forest, scoring late through substitute Noni Madueke in the 80th minute. The England winger cut inside and sent a shot that deflected past goalkeeper Matz Sels. Meanwhile, Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds United following a turbulent week for the club.
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- Send it like Beckham: halfway line joy for SeagullsThose surprise Seagulls keep on soaring in the EPL as Brighton beat Crystal Palace with the help of a wonder goal that rekindled memories of David Beckham.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 19:58
- Send it like Beckham: halfway line joy for SeagullsThose surprise Seagulls keep on soaring in the EPL as Brighton beat Crystal Palace with the help of a wonder goal that rekindled memories of David Beckham.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 19:58
In this story: Brighton · Crystal Palace · Diego Gomez · Arsenal · Nottingham Forest · Noni Madueke · Manchester United · Leeds United
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