Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Celje 2-2 APOEL. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Konstantinos Laifis 70', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Celje led Possession 60%-40%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Celje also shaded Total shots 8-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made APOEL the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
APOEL
40.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
CeljeCelje
APOEL
60%
40%
Total shots
CeljeCelje
APOEL
8
7
Shots on target
Celje
APOEL
5
5