Having spent the vast majority of his Brighton career playing on the right wing, Yankuba Minteh was tasked with filling in on the left in Kaoru Mitoma's absence.
While his goal came from that more familiar side – albeit in unusual circumstances – the 21-year-old had already made quite an impression in the game.
After a drab opening, it was his pinpoint cross that should have been converted by Josh Hinshelwood.
A left-footer playing on the left is something of a throwback, but Minteh showed it still has its benefits as he was able to beat his man on the outside and put a number of dangerous balls into the box.
Having wriggled his way past Granit Xhaka to somewhat fortuitously score his second league goal of the season – and first since September – the former Newcastle player also created their best chance to double the lead.
Another cross from the left found Mats Wieffer, who laid it off to Diego Gomez but the winger blazed over the bar.
Minteh's afternoon came to an abrupt end, though, when he was substituted 14 minutes from time after getting himself booked and risking a second with a foul moments later.
His work was done, though, and Brighton will hope the talented winger can kick on as they try to maintain their fine recent form.
