Brighton & Hove Albion produced a dominant display to thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, scoring three goals within the opening 10 minutes at the American Express Stadium.
Palace defender Jaydee Canvot put through his own net in the fourth minute to give Brighton the lead before Diego Gómez doubled the advantage three minutes later.
Yasin Ayari then struck in the 10th minute to put the hosts firmly in control of the encounter.
Brighton maintained their attacking intensity after the break, with Charalampos Kostoulas extending the lead to 4-0 in the 49th minute.
The forward finished with his left foot to cap another impressive attacking move by the hosts.
Substitute Jack Hinshelwood completed the rout in the 84th minute, converting from a corner situation to seal an emphatic victory for Brighton.
Despite their heavy defeat, Crystal Palace had opportunities to reduce the deficit in the second half, with Jefferson Lerma and Jean-Philippe Mateta both hitting the woodwork.
However, the visitors struggled to trouble Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, managing just one shot on target throughout the match.
Brighton dominated possession and created the clearer chances, finishing with 17 attempts to Palace’s five.
The hosts also registered nine shots on target, compared with their opponents’ one, underlining their superiority in front of goal.
Olivier Boscagli delivered an impressive performance for Brighton, providing the assist for Gómez’s goal while contributing to the team’s control in possession.
The defender was named Player of the Match following his influential display.
The victory reflected Brighton’s efficiency in attack and defensive organisation, as they capitalised on Palace’s early mistakes to secure a comprehensive win in the league encounter.
