Canadians in Europe: Hutchinson helps Besiktas push for Europe

Captain Atiba Hutchinson helped keep Besiktas's European push alive, Stephen Eustáquio and Porto had a frustrating afternoon and a pair of Canadians met in a consequential match in Scotland. Here's a look back at the weekend in Europe for Canadians.

Atiba Hutchinson, Besiktas - As Besiktas continues its fight for a European place next season, dropping points against sides below them in the table is the easiest way to shoot themselves in the foot. It was imperative then that Sunday's trip to mid-table side Sivasspor resulted in three points for captain Atiba Hutchinson and the Black Eagles. Besiktas got started the right way through a Belgium international in the 12th minute and Hutchinson was central to the goal. Winning the ball in the attacking half, Hutchinson found Algeria winger Rachid Ghezzal, who made a darting run into the area down the right side. Ghezzal's pass into the box deflected off of a pair of Sivasspor defenders before falling at the feet of Hutchinson, who had followed Ghezzal's run towards goal. Instead of turning and shooting, the Brampton, Ont. native dropped the ball off to Alex Teixeira, who teed up for the trailing Michy Batshuayi and the on-loan Chelsea forward to poke home with his left foot. The lead wouldn't last long as Mustapha Yatabaré equalized for the visitors in the 26th. Besiktas would head into halftime with the lead, though, thanks to Ghezzal with a move that was again started by Hutchinson. Taking the ball into the attacking zone, Hutchinson found Teixeira who went down the left with a pass to Umut Meras. Meras's fine in-swinging cross was met by a surging Ghezzal and his powerful header made it 2-1. A 73rd-minute Batshuayi penalty put the game on ice for Besiktas with Faycal Fajr's