Ajeti and Shaqiri score in Basel’s win over Stuttgart

Swiss top-flight side Basel recorded a 2:0 victory over German Bundesliga team Stuttgart on Thursday evening.

The match was part of the second round of the league phase in the Europa League, and Albian Ajeti and Xherdan Shaqiri made their mark with a goal and an assist.

In the third minute, Ajeti capitalized on an opponents’ mistake and scored to make it 1:0.

The visitors missed a penalty in the 36th minute. Goalkeeper Marëin Hitz saved Ermedin Demiroviq’s attempt.

In the 84th minute, Shaqiri did it all himself, sending the ball over the opposing goalkeeper to make it 2:0.

Shaqiri completed the match, while Ajeti played until the 71st minute. Dion Kacuri was on the bench.

After two matches, Basel sit 14th with three points, while Stuttgart, who also have three points, sit 23rd.