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

Oct 18, 2026, 08:58 PM· 52 minutes ago· Original: EN

Diego Gomez lights up the Premier League with one of its most spectacular goals as Brighton & Hove Albion continues a fantastic start to the season.

Diego Gomez goal from halfway conjures memories of David Beckham in Brighton's EPL win

In short:

Brighton & Hove Albion winger Diego Gomez has scored from the halfway line in his team's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Gomez's goal was similar to David Beckham's iconic strike against Wimbledon in the 1996-97 season.

What's next?

Brighton's big win leaves it third on the EPL table behind Manchester City and Arsenal. The side has scored a league-high 23 goals in seven games and has the best goal difference as well.

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