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Basel adds Bayern to its list of European conquests
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February 24, 2012, Friday
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UNHERALDED Swiss side FC Basel added Bayern Munich to its list of Champions League conquests on Wednesday, beating the four-time European champion 1-0.
Having beaten Manchester United in the group stage to reach the second round, Basel twice hit the frame of the goal before substitute Valentin Stocker hit an 86th-minute shot through goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's legs.
Marseille also scored late for a 1-0 home win, Andre Ayew heading in an injury-time goal against 2010 winner Inter Milan. The second legs of both matches are scheduled for March 13.
Bayern is in a poor run of form that has dropped it to third in the German league. That run now threatens its involvement in Europe's premier club competition and, unlike when United was knocked out of the group stage, there is no consolation of a Europa League place if it is eliminated.
The May 19 final is set to be held at Bayern's Allianz Arena.
"The alarm bells are going to be ringing," Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said. "We're not in an ideal position for the return game. We need to start winning."
Basel threatened Bayern at the start but also gave its opponent several chances on its own. Basel goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a string of saves, starting early with a close-range block against France winger Franck Ribery.
Sommer denied Ribery again with a diving save in the 11th before, with Bayern missing injured midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, momentum switched and Neuer was forced into action.
"We had two huge chances early on," Heynckes said. "It's important to take those chances so you can be relaxed approaching the rest of the game."
Neuer tipped away a flick by Marco Streller, pushed Aleksandar Dragovic's header against the post and, after Basel forward Alex Frei swept a left-footed shot from 10 meters against the bar, saved a long-range effort by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri is set to join Bayern in the Bundesliga next season in a reported 11.6 million euros (US$15.3 million) transfer. Jacques Zoua, on as an 83rd-minute replacement for Shaqiri, set up Stocker for the winning goal.
Having beaten Manchester United in the group stage to reach the second round, Basel twice hit the frame of the goal before substitute Valentin Stocker hit an 86th-minute shot through goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's legs.
Marseille also scored late for a 1-0 home win, Andre Ayew heading in an injury-time goal against 2010 winner Inter Milan. The second legs of both matches are scheduled for March 13.
Bayern is in a poor run of form that has dropped it to third in the German league. That run now threatens its involvement in Europe's premier club competition and, unlike when United was knocked out of the group stage, there is no consolation of a Europa League place if it is eliminated.
The May 19 final is set to be held at Bayern's Allianz Arena.
"The alarm bells are going to be ringing," Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said. "We're not in an ideal position for the return game. We need to start winning."
Basel threatened Bayern at the start but also gave its opponent several chances on its own. Basel goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a string of saves, starting early with a close-range block against France winger Franck Ribery.
Sommer denied Ribery again with a diving save in the 11th before, with Bayern missing injured midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, momentum switched and Neuer was forced into action.
"We had two huge chances early on," Heynckes said. "It's important to take those chances so you can be relaxed approaching the rest of the game."
Neuer tipped away a flick by Marco Streller, pushed Aleksandar Dragovic's header against the post and, after Basel forward Alex Frei swept a left-footed shot from 10 meters against the bar, saved a long-range effort by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri is set to join Bayern in the Bundesliga next season in a reported 11.6 million euros (US$15.3 million) transfer. Jacques Zoua, on as an 83rd-minute replacement for Shaqiri, set up Stocker for the winning goal.
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