Chinese midfielder Zheng Zhi on Wednesday produced a perfect
penalty goal in a seven-goal thriller of the Carling Cup between
Charlton Athletic and Stockport County.
Chinese midfielder Zheng
Zhi celebrates with his teammate after a goal during a fierce match
of the Carling Cup between Charlton Athletic and Stockport County
at the Valley Football Ground on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
(Photo: Osports.cn)
The Chinese ace was placed on the bench for the first time,
because of his excellent performance during the previous match.
Svetoslav Todorov claimed his first goal for the club, in the
34th minute.
Six minutes later, McLeod's spot-kick was well saved by Logan.
But referee Andy Hall ordered a retake, which Zheng confidently
tucked away.
The hosts led 2-0 lead until the end of half-time.
But Charlton took their foot off the gas after the break while
the League Two County stunned their Championship opponents with
three goals in 23 second-half minutes.
Fortunately, late hero Paddy McCarthy nodded an 89th-minute
corner to secure a thrilling 4-3 home win for his club.
The lucky winner was successfully through to the third round of
the Carling Cup.
Zheng Zhi has just joined the English club on a two-year
permanent transfer at the beginning of this month.
The China's national team captain played 12 games for the
Addicks last season, scoring one goal.
(CRI August 29, 2007)
