Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was Partizani Tirana 1-1 Astana. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Archange Bintsouka put the first mark on the match 25', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Partizani Tirana led Total shots 17-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Partizani Tirana also shaded Corners 8-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Astana the favourite at 45.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Astana
45.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Partizani TiranaPartizani Tirana
Astana
17
5
Corners
Partizani TiranaPartizani Tirana
Astana
8
2
Shots on target
Partizani TiranaPartizani Tirana
Astana
6
4