Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Salford City 0-0 Rotherham United after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Tom Edwards put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Salford City led Total shots 17-14, even though the scoreboard went another way. Salford City also shaded Corners 8-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rotherham United the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Rotherham United
43.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Salford CitySalford City
Rotherham United
17
14
Corners
Salford CitySalford City
Rotherham United
8
6
Possession
Salford CitySalford City
Rotherham United
51%
49%