Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Melgar
The final score was Los Chankas 0-3 Melgar. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Luis Pretel put the first mark on the match 27', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Los Chankas led Total shots 20-9, even though the scoreboard went another way. Los Chankas also shaded Shots on target 3-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Melgar the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Melgar
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Los ChankasLos Chankas
Melgar
20
9
Shots on target
Los ChankasLos Chankas
Melgar
3
2
Corners
Los ChankasLos Chankas
Melgar
7
3