But Fulham held out and could even have grabbed a fourth when an unmarked Dempsey headed Riise's cross straight at Colomba.

BBC: FC Basle 2-3 Fulham

And, despite Zamora testing home goalkeeper Massimo Colomba with a deflected free-kick early in the second half, the changes initially had the desired effect.

BBC: FC Basle 2-3 Fulham