Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Hércules 2-4 La Nucia after penalties. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when José Romera scored 119' for La Nucia.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: La Nucia led Total shots 8-10. La Nucia also shaded Shots on target 5-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hércules the favourite at 39.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Hércules
39.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
La NuciaHércules
La Nucia
8
10
Shots on target
La NuciaHércules
La Nucia
5
6
Possession
La NuciaHércules
La Nucia
47%
53%