Postmatch editorial
Melgar followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Melgar 2-1 Sporting Cristal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Nicolás Quagliata put the first mark on the match 28', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Melgar led Total shots 29-11. Melgar also shaded Shots on target 8-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Melgar the favourite at 58.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Melgar
58.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
MelgarMelgar
Sporting Cristal
29
11
Shots on target
MelgarMelgar
Sporting Cristal
8
4
Corners
MelgarMelgar
Sporting Cristal
5
2