Basel’s U19 Debutant Frustrates but Rapids Claim Narrow Victory
It was a frustrating night for FC Basel’s youth team as they attempted to secure a first leg advantage against Austrian side Rapid Vienna in UEFA’s Youth League. While the Swiss team showed flashes of brilliance, ultimately they fell to a 1-2 defeat.
The Basel youngsters will head into the second leg trailing, but head coach Mario Cantaluppi maintains optimism: “We have the potential and quality to advance.”
**Early Lead for Rapid**
The 2,210 spirited fans in the athletics stadium witnessed an impressive opening from Rapid Vienna. Jovan Zivkovic teased Basel’s defenders, setting up Ghanaian powerhouse Daniel Nunnoo who opened the scoring after 21 minutes.
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The Grommets attack, fueled by the dynamic Agon Rexhaj, couldn’t find an answer during this period of sustained Austrian control. They frantically searched for a lifeline, but it wasn’t until halftime that their perseverance paid off.
A series of corners finally resulted in the equalizer: Behringer sent the ball in, and Louis Passavant, recently arrived from the Concordia/Old Boys partnership, powerfully headed the ball past the Austrian keeper. This was Passavant’s first goal after being promoted from the Promotion League.
But despite a steady start to the second half, a red card for Demir Xhemalija shifted the momentum back towards Rapid. Following a foul, the Swiss U19 player was dissenting, and the referee rightly issued a red card.
“In my opinion, the referee had no clear line and no international standard,”vehemently expressed a frustrated Cantaluppi afterwards.
The numerical advantage proved crucial, granting Rapid time and space to create more opportunities.
**Suspicious Calls Leave Basel Fuming**
Despite the setback of the red card, Basel continued showcasing glimpses of their potential. While the Austrian side capitalized on the advantage. The Austrian team capitalized on the extra man however, and Kenny Nzogang’s powerful second half run culminated inthe winning goal after he was brought down in the penalty box.
Thefinal match will take place at the 28,000-seater Weststadion. Given thehao tasted defeat were rarely startled by the young, fizzling Basel side, also sporting a loss in front of their home crowd.
Rapid Vienna – Basel 2-1 (1-1)
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Elia Pecora; Sadiku, Passavant (83. Bralic), Akahomen, Schreiber; Behringer (60. Batadikio), Xhemalija; Rexhaj (60. Sow), Senaya (88. Schäfer), Streit; Akalé.Goal:FC Basel – Rapid Vienn First Half
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Part 2.
What is the outlook for FC Basel’s U19 team in the second leg of the UEFA Youth League match against Rapid Vienna?
## Basel’s U19 Team Falls Short Against Rapid Vienna
Joining us tonight is local sports journalist, Peter Müller, to discuss FC Basel’s U19 team’s recent UEFA Youth League match against Rapid Vienna. Welcome, Peter.
**Peter:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** So, Peter, things didn’t go quite to plan for Basel in this first leg. Take us through the match.
**Peter:** It was definitely a disappointing result for Basel fans. Rapid Vienna came out strong, controlling the game early on. They scored within the first 21 minutes through Daniel Nunnoo, which really put Basel on the back foot. Basel struggled to find an answer to their attacking prowess for a while.
**Interviewer:** Basel did manage to pull one back, though, right?
**Peter:** Yes, they did, but ultimately fell short. They showed glimpses of their potential, but couldn’t quite match the intensity of Rapid Vienna on the night.
**Interviewer:** Basel coach Mario Cantaluppi seems optimistic despite the loss.
**Peter:** Absolutely. He believes his team has the quality to turn things around in the second leg. He’s hoping they can use this experience to learn and come back stronger.
**Interviewer:** What are Basel’s chances in the second leg, in your opinion?
**Peter:** It’s going to be a tough task, no doubt. Rapids have a slight advantage now. However, Basel is known for its resilience. They have a talented bunch of youngsters, so a comeback isn’t impossible.
**Interviewer:** Well, we’ll all be watching closely to see what happens in the rematch. Peter Müller, thank you for your time and insight.
