Babis Kostoulas scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Coventry City 5-0, opening the scoring in the 35th minute with what was described as a very good goal.
The forward also won the penalty that Pascal Groß converted for Brighton's third goal, giving him a hand in two of the five goals in the rout.
Brighton and Hove Albion's official account on X posted footage of the strike with the message "Babis' brilliant opening goal!" alongside a Greek flag emoji, shortly after the final whistle on September 13, 2026.
Kostoulas reacts to his display
Speaking after the match, Kostoulas said he wanted to keep going the same way, working hard and staying positive. He said it was his job and an opportunity for him, and that with more minutes and more games he had to give his best every day.
He said he believed in himself and believed he could help the team a great deal. He added that things were going well for Brighton and could go much better if the team kept doing what it needed to do.
The striker also pointed to his broader start to the season in England and Europe, having also scored for Brighton against Norwegian club Tromsø in the UEFA Conference League, the third-tier continental competition introduced alongside the Champions League and Europa League.
Message to Brighton supporters
Kostoulas sent a message to Brighton fans, saying he wanted to make the most of the chances he is being given and would continue to work hard for the club.
Kostoulas is a Greece international forward who plays for Brighton and Hove Albion, an English Premier League club nicknamed the Seagulls and based on England's south coast. Groß, who converted the penalty Kostoulas won, is a long-serving Brighton midfielder.
Gazzetta.gr reported the striker's comments after the win over Coventry City, nicknamed the Sky Blues.
