Diego Gomez Scores Stunning Halfway-Line Goal for Brighton
Diego Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line during a match against Crystal Palace, leading to a 5-0 victory for Brighton. The goal occurred in the seventh minute, shortly after an own goal by Jaydee Canvot had put Brighton ahead 1-0.
Gomez, noticing Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez off his line, took one touch before launching a shot from 51 meters, marking the longest-range goal in the Premier League since Wayne Rooney's 58-meter strike in November 2017. Gomez expressed his joy over the goal, stating he was unsure how to celebrate.
Former goalkeeper Shay Given commented on the goal, stating that Benitez's positioning was acceptable and praised Gomez's execution. Following this match, Brighton topped the scoring charts with 23 goals in seven games this season.
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