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Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace: Seagulls Go Second After Crushing Derby Rivals
Diego Gomez scored from halfway as Brighton’s five goals gave Fabian Hurzeler his first win over Crystal Palace.
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 on Saturday, securing head coach Fabian Hurzeler's first victory over the club and moving the Seagulls to third in the Premier League.
An early own goal by Palace defender Jaydee Canvot after four minutes ignited the scoring, followed three minutes later by a stunning long-range strike from Diego Gomez from the halfway line. Brighton established a three-goal lead within ten minutes.
Charalampos Kostoulas extended the lead to four early in the second half, and Jack Hinshelwood completed the scoring on 83 minutes with a rebound finish. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made a smart stop to maintain the clean sheet.
Palace struggled to respond after making three changes to their lineup following a Thursday defeat at Lyon. The visitors failed to contain Brighton's intensity throughout the afternoon.
The comprehensive victory solidifies Brighton's position as a top-three contender this season. For Hurzeler, the win marks a significant breakthrough against historic rivals after previously failing to secure victory over Crystal Palace.