Canadians in Europe: Borjan puts on clinic

Milan Borjan put on a show during a Serbian Cup match, Jonathan David and Lille were frustrated as rumours about his future swirl and Steven Vitória and Stephen Eustáquio faced off in Portugal with one man seeing red. Here's a look back at the week in Europe for Canadians.

Milan Borjan, Red Star Belgrade - It was two wins over the past week for Milan Borjan and his Red Star Belgrade squad, but it was the Round of 16 Serbian Cup tie against Radnicki Nis last Wednesday that had people talking. After 90 minutes and extra time solved nothing, the two sides went to penalties and the man whose dynamic presence in net has been a fixture for Canada during its World Cup qualifying campaign stood tall once again, stopping four penalties. Nikola Vujadnovic's cheeky chip was unexpected, but Borjan was able to palm it down after coming off of his line. Borjan then guessed right on Todor Todoroski's low drive and made a sliding stop. After Lazar Arsic's effort got through his arms, Borjan dived to his left to deny Viktor Zivojinovic. A chip from Nikola Stulic was able to beat Borjan, but his final save might have been his most impressive. Borjan was slightly tentative on  Aleksandar Pejovic's effort, but picked it up in time to reach right to deny him. Red Star would then pick up the victory on Guelor Kanga's ensuing penalty for a 0-0 (3-2 on penalties) victory. Red Star then returned to league play on Sunday, defeating Proleter Novi Sad, 2-1. Through 23 matches, Red Star sits second in the Serbian SuperLiga table, five points behind leaders Partizan.

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Jonathan David, Lille - Lille was held to a scoreless draw at home by relegation-threatened Metz on Friday, leaving the team sitting 11th in the table on 36 points, two points adrift