BRIGHTON: Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised the inspirational Diego Gomez after his goal from the halfway line set the stage for a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

Paraguay midfielder Gomez was on target for the first time this season in spectacular fashion at the Amex Stadium.

He left Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez red-faced with a sensational shot that arrowed into the net from just inside the Palace half.

The 51-metre goal of the season contender evoked memories of David Beckham's astonishing effort against Wimbledon from a similar distance 30 years ago.