Watch: Brighton's Diego Gomez Scores Stunning Halfway-Line Goal, Channels David Beckham

Diego Gomez did a Beckham. Collecting the ball near the halfway line, the Brighton midfielder advanced just into Crystal Palace's half before launching a stunning strike over goalkeeper Walter Benitez and into the net in the seventh minute of Sunday's Premier League match at the Amex Stadium. The Paraguay international's audacious effort drew comparisons with David Beckham's famous long-range goal for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season. That strike remains one of the most iconic goals in English football and helped propel Beckham into the global spotlight.

DIEGO GOMEZ ARE YOU MAD Scores from Halfway against Crystal Palace ! Brighton are killing this season #BRICRY https://t.co/vHsr3Z2R0R

— The Final Whistle (@Rufus_45) October 18, 2026

Gomez's spectacular goal put Brighton 2-0 ahead against their arch-rivals, and the hosts extended their advantage to 3-0 just three minutes later.

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