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Defender's iconic QPR free-kick into the last four of Albion's World Cup of Goals.

By Alex Stedman • 15 April 2020

By Paul Hazlewood
Sebastian Pocognoli celebrates his goal against QPR in 2017.

Sebastien Pocognoli's stunning free-kick in the 2-1 win over QPR in 2017 at Loftus Road gets your vote on the first day of the knockout stages of the World Cup of Goals.

The defender curled home the set-piece to add to Glenn Murray's stylish opener on a memorable night in west London as the Seagulls moved one step closer to promotion to the Premier League.

Pocognoli's goal earned 48% of your vote, with Robbie Reinelt's historic strike away to Hereford United, which kept Albion in the Football League, close behind in second place with 44%.

Elliott Bennett's long-range effort on the day Albion sealed the League One title against Walsall back in 2011 was third with 8%. 

Supporters will be able to decide who wins the second quarter-final of the tournament to face Pocognoli in the last four on Thursday when Leonardo Ulloa takes on Inigo Calderon and Will Buckley.