FC Basel defeated FCZ 2-1 at the Letzigrund on Thursday night, winning the classic clash. The victory followed three penalties, with the final decision of the referee being controversial. Philippe Kény scored the first goal for FCZ after eight minutes, but Zan Celar turned the game in the 85th minute. The FCZ also lost because the VAR overturned the third penalty, after the ball had touched the hand. The win is crucial for Basel, as coach Stephan Lichtsteiner is under pressure. The former national defender must beat his eternal rival to avoid a coaching dismissal. In the second half, Basel showed it had bitten the hook and won with clear decisions. The match began with two choreographies from the fanbases and ended with a clear victory for the Baslers.