Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Everton Bala put the first mark on the match 13', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Levski Sofia led Shots on target 3-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Universitatea Craiova also shaded Corners 9-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 48.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Universitatea Craiova
48.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Levski SofiaUniversitatea Craiova
Levski Sofia
3
5
Corners
Universitatea CraiovaUniversitatea Craiova
Levski Sofia
9
4
Total shots
Universitatea CraiovaUniversitatea Craiova
Levski Sofia
9
7