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10/18 10:32 CDT Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive
memories of David Beckham's famous goal
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 inside Crystal Palace's half and launched a 50-meter shot over stranded
goalkeeper Walter Benitez and into the net for a spectacular goal in the
seventh minute of the Premier League match at Amex Stadium on Sunday.
The Paraguay international's shot revived memories of a strike from a similar
range from David Beckham when playing for Manchester United against Wimbledon
on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season.
It remains one of English soccer's most famous goals and thrusted Beckham into
the global spotlight.
Gomez's goal put Brighton 2-0 ahead against its biggest rival --- and the team
went 3-0 up three minutes later before running out a 5-0 winner.
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