Basel, Switzerland: FC Porto were unfortunate not to come away from Switzerland with more than a 1-1 draw in Basel in their Champions League last 16, first leg tie on Wednesday after failing to convert their superiority into goals.


Porto's Brazilian defender Danilo (l) and Porto's Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera celebrate after Danilo scored a penalty kick to equalize during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Basel (FCB) and Porto in Basel. Pic/AFP 

For a long time it appeared that Basel would make home advantage and a fair amount of luck count after taking an early lead and holding out until the closing stages. Outplayed for long periods by a mobile and swift visiting side at St Jakob-Park, Basel, had goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik, some poor Porto finishing and two refereeing decisions to thank for the slender lead they clung to against the run of play until a late penalty.