Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Vicenza 1-1 Catania after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Gabriele Moncini put the first mark on the match 25', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Catania led Corners 3-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Vicenza also shaded Total shots 21-17.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Vicenza the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Vicenza
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
CataniaVicenza
Catania
3
5
Total shots
VicenzaVicenza
Catania
21
17
Shots on target
VicenzaVicenza
Catania
10
9