Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was Sligo Rovers 1-1 Bala Town after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Dave Edwards put the first mark on the match 35', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Sligo Rovers led Total shots 18-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Sligo Rovers also shaded Corners 8-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sligo Rovers the favourite at 59.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Sligo Rovers
59.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Bala Town
18
6
Corners
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Bala Town
8
2
Possession
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Bala Town
60%
40%