Was Chinese Super League goalkeeper’s mistake worse than Asian Games howler for South Korea in shock loss to Malaysia?
Zhang Chong spills routine catch to allow former English Premier League striker Ricardo Vaz Te simplest goal of his career in bad weekend
Former English Premier League footballer Ricardo Vaz Te has scored goals around the world but he will not get an easier finish than his goal in the Chinese Super League for Henan Jianye against Dalian Yifang on Saturday.
he home side’s keeper Zhang Chong dropped a cross and the ball slipped through his legs to give the former Portugal international a tap-in from four yards out.
Arguably it was even worse than South Korea under-23 keeper Song Bumkeun’s howler in their shock Asian Games loss to South Korea on Friday night.
Song was at fault for both goals in the defeat but Zhang’s blushes were saved by his teammates.
Dalian Yifang came from behind to win, giving them another vital three points as they look to avoid an immediate return to China League One.