Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was New York City 1-1 Toronto. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Nicolás Fernández Mercau put the first mark on the match 8', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: New York City led Corners 3-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. New York City also shaded Total shots 16-13.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made New York City the favourite at 58.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
New York City
58.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
New York CityNew York City
Toronto
3
2
Total shots
New York CityNew York City
Toronto
16
13
Possession
TorontoNew York City
Toronto
49%
51%