Punter Wins 25k On Alonso Long Shot
Liverpool central midfielder Xabi Alonso hit a last minute goal against Luton from within his own half when the goalkeeper Marlon Beresford came forward for a last gasp corner.
The long shot goal triggered a true long shot in the Paddypower private football betting markets. Odds were available on request only at the start of the season of 125/1 for Liverpool football player Xabi Alonso to score a goal from within his own half.
The 125/1 odds were taken by 1 lucky football punter(Adrian Heywood) who amazingly staked £200 on the "long shot - long shot".
Paddypower offered the odds to Adrian Heywood, but refused to price up the bet unless the punter layed a decent wager. Hence Adrian staked £200 rather than a tenner. Paddypower are now rueing that decision to the tune of 25k.
Fair dues to the football gambler Adrian though, he did his homework. This intrepid gambler noticed last season that Alonso had tried a few times last season to score from within his own half. This season, the opportunity arose and Alonso made no mistake with curling the ball into the empty Luton net from fully 60 yards out.
