Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez scored a goal-of-the-season contender on Sunday, Oct. 18, finding the net from midfield against Crystal Palace.
With his side already up 1-0 in the seventh minute, Gomez received a pass near midfield after a Palace turnover.
Spotting Palace goalkeeper Walter Benítez off his line, Gomez took a touch and launched an audacious effort from just past the midfield stripe.
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The Paraguay international's shot was a low line drive that soared over Benítez and landed in the net for one of the goals of the season.
🇵🇾🤯 ¡UN PARAGUAYO MARCÓ DESDE MEDIA CANCHA EN LA PREMIER! Atención al gol de Diego Gómez con el Brighton 🔵, haciéndose notar vs Crystal Palace en solo 7 minutos: ⚠️ ¡INCREÍBLE!#PremierLeagueTelemundo
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— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) October 18, 2026
According to Opta, the goal was from 51 meters out, the farthest goal in the Premier League since Wayne Rooney's 58-meter goal for Everton in 2017.
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