£2 Bet with Betfair Turns into £4312 Winner – Punter’s Football Acca Triumphs
In the world of sports betting, there are few things more exhilarating than watching your bet come through before the final whistle. One lucky punter experienced this incredible feeling recently, thanks to Betfair’s 90-minute payout offer. Despite two incorrect picks, their audacious eight-fold football accumulator of all draws turned a mere £2 bet into a staggering £4312.20 win.
The bettor took a risk by placing their money on the unlikely outcome of all eight matches ending in draws. With odds of 2155/1, it seemed like a long shot. However, they had faith in their selections and decided to give it a try.
The Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool was one of the matches included in the accumulator. As expected, the game ended goalless after 90 minutes, which has become the norm when these two teams meet at Wembley. Several Spanish Sunday games also featured in the bet, such as Cadiz vs Celta Vigo, Las Palmas vs Osasuna, and Alcorcon vs Tenerife. Vizela vs Estoril Praia and Fiorenzuola vs Virtus Verona were also excellent choices, as both matches ended in draws.
Unfortunately, not all the games went according to plan. Le Havre hosted Reims in Ligue 1, and despite the visitors taking a 1-0 lead, they were reduced to 10 men and eventually lost 2-1 after conceding a penalty in added time. A similar scenario played out in Denmark, as Midtjylland held a 2-1 lead against AGF until the away side equalized with 15 minutes to go. However, with only nine men on the field, AGF seemed destined for a draw until a dramatic 96th-minute winner secured their victory.
In most cases, two incorrect picks in an accumulator would spell disappointment and heartbreak. However, thanks to Betfair’s 90-minute payout offer, the punter didn’t have to worry about injury-time goals ruining their chances. With the result locked in at the 90-minute mark, Betfair paid out the full amount of £4312.20, regardless of the final outcome.
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In the end, this lucky punter’s daring bet paid off in a big way. It just goes to show that sometimes, even the most unlikely outcomes can lead to extraordinary wins.