Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Barbastro 1-0 Ponferradina. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Adriá de Mesa put the first mark on the match 44', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Barbastro led Total shots 5-3. Ponferradina also shaded Possession 39%-61%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Ponferradina the favourite at 51.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Ponferradina
51.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
BarbastroBarbastro
Ponferradina
5
3
Possession
PonferradinaBarbastro
Ponferradina
39%
61%
Shots on target
Barbastro
Ponferradina
1
1