Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Hellas Verona 2-2 Virtus Entella after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Andrea Franzoni 85', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Hellas Verona led Possession 54%-46%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Virtus Entella also shaded Corners 6-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hellas Verona the favourite at 52.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Hellas Verona
52.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Hellas VeronaHellas Verona
Virtus Entella
54%
46%
Corners
Virtus EntellaHellas Verona
Virtus Entella
6
7
Total shots
Hellas VeronaHellas Verona
Virtus Entella
15
14