Wilfried Zaha is a man in form.

The former Crystal Palace star is on a heater for Charlotte FC , scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory at Supporters' Shield-contending FC Cincinnati on Sunday night.

With a goal contribution in nine consecutive matches (3g/7a), Zaha and Charlotte have won five matches in a row and are making a push up the Eastern Conference table.

With two crucial starters in Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood missing, head coach Dean Smith shifted Zaha into a more central role, handing the Ivory Coast international the keys to the attack.

The decision paid off with a powerful volley in the 85th minute past Cincy goalkeeper Roman Celentano . With that moment of brilliance, Zaha now has 7g/9a on the year for an impressive debut campaign.

Up to seventh place in t

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