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Basel surprised Zenith with two goals at the end 

Basel surprised Zenith with two goals at the end

8.03.2013

The team of Basel surprise pre the succulent as favorite in the fight team of Zenit St Petersburg. After the removal of the 16-finals Liverpool in the Europa League, now the players of Luciano Spalletti will have a tough task against the far more modest Swiss Basel. The hosts hammered two clean goals that fell in the last seven minutes of the game.

Basel's team was far better on the field almost throughout all the 90 minutes. The hosts had several excellent opportunities to lead in the result more in the first half, but the best performances of goalkeeper Malafeev and the luck of the guests remained goalless draw until the halftime.

In the second half the hosts continued to apply pressure, which ultimately pay off in the 83rd minute. After another counterattack to the door of the guests, Mohammed Salah ran nearly 40 meters before his shoot on land to the door, Malafeev managed to plonzhira and knock the ball that falls into Marcelo Diaz, who shot immediately and send it in the net.

After the goal of Basel, the guests rushed forward looking countervailing goal, but contrary to this logic it came to their door. In the continuation of meeting, the hosts came to penalty kick. Louis Neto play unauthorized in the penalty box against Salah, which led to 11-meter penalty kick and a red card for the player of Zenit. Stood behind the ball the experienced Alexander Frei, who did not made a mistake and ensured their victory.

So Zenith will have the difficult task to erase two clear goals in the second leg in a week to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

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