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)