Overview
- The Paraguay midfielder struck a first-half hat-trick inside 33 minutes and added a fourth on 68 minutes in the third-round win at Oakwell.
- Two of his goals were from long range, including a thumping volley from about 30 yards that arced over goalkeeper Murphy Cooper.
- Hurzeler described Gomez's display as "unbelievable" and praised his training levels and finishing.
- The victory put Brighton into the competition's last 16 for the fifth time in six seasons; the fourth-round draw is on September 24 with ties in the week commencing October 27.
- BBC analysis says the performance makes him a strong candidate to start at Chelsea this weekend, though the team selection has not been announced.