Swiss underdog FC Basel pulled off another Champions League shock Thursday (NZT), stunning German giant Bayern Munich 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match.
Substitute Valentin Stocker struck in the 86th minute, firing his shot through the legs of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Basel was denied by the frame of Bayern's goal twice in an exhilarating first half, and showed the same fearlessness that helped oust Manchester United in the group stage.
Still, Basel relied on an exceptional performance from goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who made a string of fine saves.
Sommer excelled in blocking shots from Franck Ribery twice in the opening 11 minutes, and Mario Gomez who ran clear in the 72nd.
The return match is March 13 in Munich.
AP