Who scored the late equalizer for Brighton against Bournemouth?

Charalampos Kostoulas, an 18-year-old Greek forward, scored the late equalizer for Brighton.

What was the controversy surrounding the Bournemouth penalty against Brighton?

A penalty was controversially awarded to Bournemouth after VAR reviewed a challenge by Brighton's goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, with Brighton's manager strongly disagreeing with the decision.

How much did Brighton sign Charalampos Kostoulas for?

Brighton signed Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos for £29.78m.

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Greek teen's overhead stunner saves Brighton!

20 Jan

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Summary

Charalampos Kostoulas scored an acrobatic overhead kick equalizer in stoppage time.
A controversial penalty decision awarded to Bournemouth sparked debate.
Brighton manager criticized the referee's penalty call but praised Kostoulas.

Greek teen's overhead stunner saves Brighton!

Brighton's 18-year-old Greek forward, Charalampos Kostoulas, delivered a memorable moment with an acrobatic overhead-kick equalizer in stoppage time. This stunning goal, his first at the Amex Stadium, rescued a point for Brighton after they had trailed Bournemouth due to a controversial first-half penalty. The penalty, awarded after VAR reviewed a challenge by goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen on Amine Adli, was heavily disputed by Brighton's manager.

Manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed frustration with the penalty decision, stating that mere contact should not constitute a foul according to pre-season guidelines. He questioned the consistency of refereeing decisions, even while acknowledging Kostoulas's brilliant equalizer. The Greece Under-21 international, who joined Brighton for £29.78m from Olympiakos, has been praised by teammates like Lewis Dunk as a 'special talent'.