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After even the first 20 minutes without a good chance to score, the hosts from Vienna took the lead. Daniel Nunoo made it 1-0 for the hosts with a shot just after Jovan Zivkovic’s excellent backheel. The lead gave them some momentum. But FCB could rely on goalkeeper Elia Pecora, who unexpectedly stepped in for Bennet Hoch after he was injured in the warm-up. The FCB goalkeeper showed strong reflexes twice and thus prevented one team from falling behind.
Towards the end of the first round, Mario Cantaluppi’s team recovered and had their chances. Louis Passavant used one of them to equalise: After a corner from Noah Behringer, the centre-back scored with a header to make it 1-1. With this result we entered the break.
Hard work in the second leg
The second half then passed for a long time without any chances for either side, until the decisive two minutes in the final phase: First, Demir Xhemalija was shown the red card after a foul on Kenny Nzogang in the middle circle after a very difficult decision by the referee. And just a little later, Rapid took the lead again. Erik Stehrer headed in from Nzogang’s cross to make it 2-1 for the hosts. It was not until stoppage time that FCB overcame these obstacles and managed two more shots, but never came close to equalizing.
In the end, one can definitely talk about an unfortunate loss for FCB, as the game was evenly balanced for large parts. Nothing is lost yet, but the task for the second leg is likely to be difficult: there is a deficit to be made in Vienna and two teams against each other who have played on the same position for long stretches.
The telegram:
FC Basel 1893 – SK Luath 1:2 (1:1)
St Jakob Athletic Stadium. – 2,210 viewers. – SR Ante Culina (Croatia).
Goals: 21. Nunoo 0:1 (Zivkovic). 40. Passavant 1:1 (Behringer). 80. Stehrer 1:2 (Nzogang).
FCB: Pecora; Ismaili, Passavant (83. Bralic), Akahomen, Schreiber; Behringer (60. Batadikio), Xhemalija; Streit, Senaya (88. Schäfer), Rexhaj (60. Sow); soul
Soon: Göschl; Roka, Brunnhofer, Gröller, Stehrer; Music (60th Thiero), Ibrahimoglu, Djezic (72nd Moizi); Mankan (60th silver), Zivkovic (93rd Stöhr), Nunoo (72nd Nzogang).
Comments: FCB without Hoch (injured). Rapid without Fellner, Muharemoviuc and Szahidts (all injured). FCB bench: Skulli, Jordan, Tröndle, Kuentz, Schäfer, Batadikio, Sow and Bralic. – Red card: 78. Xhemalija (false). Warnings: 39. Music (Foul). 66. Passavant (Foul). 68. Ibrahimoglu (Foul). 71. Nunoo (Foul). 91. Stehrer (foul).
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How did Demir Xhemalija’s red card impact the tactical approaches of both FC Basel and SK Rapid Vienna in the second half, and did it ultimately contribute to Rapid’s victory?
## World Today News: Post-Match Analysis: FC Basel vs. SK Rapid Vienna
**Host:** Welcome back to World Today News. Tonight, we’re dissecting the thrilling first leg of the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 clash between FC Basel and SK Rapid Vienna. Joining me are two esteemed football analysts, [Guest 1 name and credentials], and [Guest 2 name and credentials]. Welcome to the show!
**(Both Guests greet the host)**
**Host:** Let’s jump right into the action. [Guest 1], FC Basel started strong, taking the lead early, but SK Rapid managed to claw their way back before halftime. What were your initial impressions of the game’s early stages?
**Guest 1 (Discusses the early game momentum, tactical approaches of both teams, key players, and the impact of Nunoo’s goal)**
**Host:** Excellent analysis, [Guest 1]. [Guest 2], Rapid’s equalizer was a crucial moment, especially considering their goalkeeper, Elia Pecora, had already made some impressive saves. How did you perceive Rapid’s resilience and their ability to weather the storm?
**Guest 2 (Explores Rapid’s defensive tenacity, Pecora’s performance, and the significance of Passavant’s equalizer)**
**Host:** Moving on to the second half, things certainly heated up. [Guest 1],
Demir Xhemalija’s red card dramatically changed the dynamics of the game. Do you believe it was a turning point, and how did it impact both teams’ strategies?
**Guest 1 (Analyzes the red card incident, the impact on both teams’ tactical approaches, and the psychological effect on the players)**
**Host:**
A pivotal point indeed. [Guest 2], with the man advantage, Rapid capitalized on their opportunity and secured the win through Stehrer’s header. Do you think this was a deserved victory for Rapid, or did Basel have reason to feel misfortune played a part?
**Guest 2 (Discusses the fairness of the outcome, analyzes Stehrer’s goal, and assesses whether Basel were unlucky)**
**Host:**
Looking ahead to the second leg, the odds seem to be stacked against Basel.
[Guest 1], how do you believe Basel can turn the tide and overcome the deficit in Vienna?
**Guest 1 (Offers tactical suggestions for Basel’s approach in the second leg, considers key players’ roles, and discusses the psychological impact of the first leg loss)**
**Host:** [Guest 2], what are your predictions for the second leg?
Will we see a dramatic comeback from Basel, or will Rapid march on to the next round?
**Guest 2 (Provides predictions for the second leg, considering both teams’ strengths and weaknesses, potential swing factors, and the overall context of the tie)**
**Host:** Thank you both for your insightful analysis and predictions. This promises to be a captivating second leg, and we’ll be sure to follow the action closely. Stay tuned to World Today News for all the latest football updates.
