Talisca's penalty goal both put Fenerbahçe ahead and made history
Anderson Talisca, who converted the penalty won in the 65th minute during the away match against Sturm Graz, earned the title of the foreign player with the most goals in European cups while playing for Turkish clubs.
In the return leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round, Fenerbahçe faced Sturm Graz away in Austria. In the 65th minute, in an attack developing from the left flank, Archie Brown sent a cross into the penalty area, and Anderson Talisca, moving to reach the ball, was brought down by the intervention of opposing player Petrovci. Without hesitation, the referee pointed to the penalty spot in favor of the yellow-and-navy blue side.
Talisca converted the awarded penalty into a goal, putting Fenerbahçe ahead 1-0 in their away match in Austria. Thus, the Brazilian star once again took the lead role for his team in a critical moment while wearing the yellow-and-navy blue jersey.
With this goal, Talisca carved out a completely different place for himself in the history of European cups. The Brazilian footballer, who scored 9 goals for Fenerbahçe and 7 goals previously for Beşiktaş, reached a total of 16 goals, earning the title of the top-scoring foreign player for Turkish clubs in this category.
With this achievement, Talisca managed to surpass Fenerbahçe legend Alex de Souza, who had been at the top of the list with 15 goals. Thus, the Brazilian star added another name to the list of figures who have left their mark on the club's history.
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