Brighton winger's long-range goal conjures decades-old memories of Beckham

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Diego Gomez, a winger for Brighton & Hove Albion, scored an extraordinary long-range goal from halfway during their 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. This rare feat reminded fans of David Beckham's famous strike against Wimbledon in 1996. Following this impressive win, Brighton is now third in the league table, only behind Manchester City and Arsenal, with a remarkable 23 goals scored across seven games and the best goal difference in the league.

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Brighton & Hove Albion secured a sensational 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace in an October 2026 Premier League match, highlighted by Diego Gomez scoring from nearly halfway down the pitch. Gomez’s goal, measuring 51 metres, was likened to David Beckham's famous strike against Wimbledon. The win, coming early in the game, set a tone that saw Brighton extend their unbeaten streak to four games with an aggregate scoreline of 15-0 over Palace from recent encounters. With 23 goals scored and only conceding three in seven matches, Brighton sit third on the Premier League table behind Manchester City and Arsenal, sparking debate about whether they are genuine title contenders for the season.

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