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Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive memories of David Beckham’s famous goal

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Diego Gomez did a Beckham.Collecting the ball near the halfway line, the Brighton midfielder advanced just into Crystal Palace's half and launched the ball over goalkeeper Walter Benitez and into the net for a spectacular goal…

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Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:29 PM

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Diego Gomez scored a sensational halfway-line goal in Brighton's 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace.
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 after scoring three goals within the first 10 minutes.
The 51-meter strike was widely described as an early contender for Premier League goal of the season.

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Diego Gomez scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line to help Brighton & Hove Albion secure a dominant 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Paraguay international spotted the opposing goalkeeper off his line and executed a precise 51-meter lob, evoking memories of David Beckham's famous strike.

The long-range wondergoal came during a blistering start in which Brighton scored three times in the opening 10 minutes at the Amex Stadium. Jack Hinshelwood also scored on his return to Premier League action, with the win lifting Brighton up to second place in the Premier League table.

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Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive memories of David Beckham’s famous goal

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