Diego Gomez's long-range strike set Brighton on the way to a 2-0 win over ten-man Brentford, lifting Fabian Hurzeler's side up to second in the Premier League.
Brighton are rolling. Diego Gomez's thunderbolt from distance helped the Seagulls to a 2-0 win over Brentford, and the result lifts Fabian Hurzeler's side into second place in the Premier League table.
Brentford's night unravelled when Igor Thiago was shown a straight red card, leaving the visitors a man short and chasing the game. Brighton, who thrive when they can dominate possession and stretch opponents, made the most of the extra space.
Gomez was the pick of the Brighton attackers. His long-range effort was the moment of quality the contest needed, and it gave the hosts control. The Paraguayan midfielder has become a livewire in Hurzeler's system, and his willingness to shoot from range gives Brighton another way to break down stubborn defences.
For Brentford, it is a damaging setback. Losing a key forward to suspension is a headache they can't afford, and they will need to regroup quickly. Brighton, meanwhile, now sit among the league's leading sides, and the Seagulls look every bit like a team that belongs in the conversation near the top.
