Marchesano shoots Zurich to win in the classic against Basel

Zurich have a rare sense of success against FC Basel. Thanks to a goal from Antonio Marchesano, Zurich won the extra match of the 4th round of the Super League 1-0 shortly after half-time.

For many years, FC Basel have usually left their mark on the classics. FCZ wins are the exception, net losses are more the rule. On Wednesday night, the Zurich side only achieved their sixth win against FCB in the last 13 years of the league.

The people of Basel have made things surprisingly easy for the people of Zurich. In the nearly empty Letzigrund, a focused and combative performance and strong Assan Ceesay was enough for the outsider. The Gambian striker started decisive action 22 seconds after half-time by pleading against Jasper van der Werff and crossing into the center of the penalty area in Basel. There Antonio Marchesano directed the ball half with his head, half with his arm in the goal.

Ceesay keeps the defense of Basel alert

That Ceesay could have a decisive role had already become evident in the first half. All the dangerous chances from the net came from him: twice he failed against Basel goalkeeper Djordje Nikolic and once he shot over the gate. The defense of Basel, which must wait for the reinforcement of the new signing Timm Klose, has been overwhelmed several times against Ceesay.

Ciriaco Sforza’s side against San Gallo on Sunday gave the impression that neither the numerous absences nor the lack of rhythm of the match after the quarantine would have a negative impact. Four days later in Zurich it was completely different: lack of intensity, ideas, assertiveness and movement in a storm, all that was needed to develop scoring opportunities. That’s why the Basel people hardly ever had any. Pajtim Kasami gave the best chances to reach 1-1 in the 74th minute with a fine shot and substitute Tician Tushi with a header just seconds before the final whistle.

The Zurich side, which were the slightly better side in the weak game, continued their upward trend ten days after their 4-1 win in Vaduz. It was the second win in the second match under interim coach Massimo Rizzo.

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Zurich 1-0 Basel (0-0). – 50 spectators. – SR Bieri. – Goal: 46th Marchesano (Ceesay) 1-0.

Zurich: Brecher; Omeragic, Sobiech, Nathan, Aliti; Domgion, Doumbia; Tosin, Marquis (83. Gnonto), Kololli (93. Hekuran Kryeziu); Ceesay (73. Kramer).

Basel: Nikolic; Widmer, Cömert, van der Werff, Jorge; Kasami, Bunjaku (62nd Camp); Zhegrova (73 ° Padula), Libero, from Moss (73 ° Tushi); Cabral (62nd Van Wolfswinkel).

Comments: Zurich without Britto (injured) and Janjicic (ill). Basel without Zuffi, Xhaka, Lindner Pululu, Marchand, Isufi (all injured), Stocker (sick) and Klose (out of list). Warnings: 21. van der Werff (foul). 21. Doumbia (foul).