Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was SJ Earthquakes 0-4 Orlando City. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
David Brekalo put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Orlando City led Total shots 11-15. SJ Earthquakes also shaded Corners 3-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made SJ Earthquakes the favourite at 61.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
SJ Earthquakes
61.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Orlando CitySJ Earthquakes
Orlando City
11
15
Corners
SJ EarthquakesSJ Earthquakes
Orlando City
3
2
Shots on target
Orlando CitySJ Earthquakes
Orlando City
7
8