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Gyokeres goal inspires Brighton to stun Blackburn

17 Feb 2018
Viktor Gyokeres, Brighton

Division 2 leaders' 11-match winning streak ended in 2-0 defeat as Brighton enter playoff places

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Viktor Gyokeres scored a superb goal as Brighton & Hove Albion stunned leaders Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in Division 2.

The 19-year-old Swedish forward, pictured, curled the ball in from 25 yards on 15 minutes at the Leyland County Ground to open the scoring.

Seven minutes later, James Tilley doubled the lead from close range.

Dan Butterworth and Joe Nuttall had the best chances for Rovers, who failed to find the net for the first time in five matches.

Despite their 11-match winning run coming to an end Rovers remain top with 34 points, four points clear of Aston Villa.

Brighton climb to fifth, the last promotion playoff place, on 27 points.

See: Blackburn report | Brighton report

Next fixtures

Blackburn: 22 Feb v Cardiff (A) PL Cup
Brighton: 26 Feb v Exeter (H) PL Cup

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