Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Shamrock Rovers
The final score was Shamrock Rovers 3-1 Hamrun Spartans. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when John McGovern scored 90+3' for Shamrock Rovers.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shamrock Rovers led Shots on target 14-3. Shamrock Rovers also shaded Total shots 26-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shamrock Rovers the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Shamrock Rovers
57.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hamrun Spartans
14
3
Total shots
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hamrun Spartans
26
10
Corners
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hamrun Spartans
7
4