Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Floriana 2-0 Shamrock Rovers. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Mustapha Jah scored 79' for Floriana.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Shamrock Rovers led Corners 4-8, even though the scoreboard went another way. Shamrock Rovers also shaded Shots on target 3-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shamrock Rovers the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Shamrock Rovers
51.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Shamrock RoversFloriana
Shamrock Rovers
4
8
Shots on target
Shamrock RoversFloriana
Shamrock Rovers
3
4
Total shots
FlorianaFloriana
Shamrock Rovers
10
8