A rare halfway line goal
Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez scored from 55.7 yards during a 5-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. After receiving the ball in the center circle, the Paraguay international spotted Palace goalkeeper Walter Benite off his line and sent a long shot into the net.
This effort ranks as the furthest out a goal has been scored in the league since Wayne Rooney scored from 63.4 yards for Everton against West Ham almost nine years ago. Gomez joins a select group of players known for long-distance strikes.
Where the goal ranks in history
The list of notable long-range goals features several memorable efforts from past seasons. David Beckham sits at the top with his classic looping effort for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996, which was scored from the halfway line on the opening day of the season.
Other notable entries include Asmir Begovic scoring from 101 yards for Stoke City against Southampton in 2013, and Tim Howard scoring for Everton against Bolton Wanderers in 2012. Charlie Adam, Luis Suarez, Xabi Alonso, and Paul Robinson also feature on the historic list.
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