Last updated on 29 October 202029 October 2020.From the section European FootballJordi Gomez has been at Omonia Nicosia since 2018When Kemar Roofe set a Europa League record for the longest-range goal in the competition’s history last week, he probably thought it would stand for some time.It actually lasted just seven days.Roofe’s goal for Rangers from just inside his half was a beauty of a strike but it was bettered on Thursday by ex-Wigan midfielder Jordi Gomez.The 35-year-old, who now plays for Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus, rolled back the years against Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, launching a free-kick from inside his own half over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Gomez’s goal was scored from 61.2 yardsGomez’s goal was scored from 61.2 yards, eclipsing Roofe’s effort from 55.4 yards.While Roofe’s goal helped Rangers to a 2-0 win against Standard Liege, Gomez’s proved to be only a consolation as his side lost 2-1. Gomez’s goal has caused some debate on social media, with some people claiming it should not have stood because the ball appeared to be moving when he hit it.Not to worry, someone will probably break the record again next week…Line-upsOmonia Nicosia40Ribeiro de Freitas15Hubocan6Luftner22Lang17Lecjaks8Gomes da Silva16Gomez Garcia-PencheBooked at 78mins11BauthéacSubstituted forKousoulosat 90+3’minutes13PapoulisSubstituted forAsanteat 81’minutesBooked at 86mins21Tzionis18DurisSubstituted forKakoullisat 81’minutesSubstitutes1Panagi4Shehu5Geraldo Rosa7Sene30Panagiotou31Kousoulos35Mavrias70dos Santos75Loizou80Kakoullis88Asante98KyriakidesPSV Eindhoven38Mvogo33TezeBooked at 69mins8Hendrix28Boscagli31Max27Götze6Sangaré30ThomasBooked at 46mins10Ihattaren9Malen23MaduekeSubstituted forFeinat 83’minutesBooked at 85minsSubstitutes11Fein13Unnerstall16Müller17Mauro Júnior37Ledezma39Hungria Martins49Kjølø55Saibari Ben El BasraLive TextMatch ends, Omonia Nicosia 1, PSV Eindhoven 2.Second Half ends, Omonia Nicosia 1, PSV Eindhoven 2.Offside, Omonia Nicosia. Michael Luftner tries a through ball,… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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