Brighton's Gómez scores goal from halfway line vs Crystal Palace. Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Diego Gómez scored from near the halfway line against Crystal Palace in their Premier League match on Sunday. The Paraguayan footballer spotted goalkeeper Walter Benítez off his line and fired a 51-metre strike into the net. According to Opta, it was the Premier League's longest-range goal since Wayne Rooney scored from 58 metres in 2017.