Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was Cardiff City 2-2 Colchester United after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Rubin Colwill put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Cardiff City led Shots on target 9-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Cardiff City also shaded Total shots 22-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cardiff City the favourite at 57.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Cardiff City
57.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Colchester United
9
3
Total shots
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Colchester United
22
6
Corners
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Colchester United
9
3