 On 22 February 2008, he scored a last-minute goal against 1.FC Nürnberg for the campaign's UEFA Cup (2–2 away draw, 3–2 aggregate win), thereby keeping his promise of surpassing the 20-goal mark.In 2008–09 Cardozo scored 17 goals, all in the league, including the equalizer against Porto on 30 August 2008.