One Punter Lands ‘Best Bet of the Season’ during International Break
The football world was sent into meltdown on Sunday night as a lucky punter landed the "best bet of the season" during the international break. The punter, who chose to remain anonymous, placed a £15 bet on Scott McTominay scoring a header and Bruno Fernandes scoring from outside the penalty area. The bet, priced at 130/1, paid out a whopping £1965.
The wager was placed on the clash between Scotland and Portugal at the Estadio da Luz, where McTominay’s first-half header gave Scotland a shock 1-0 lead. However, Fernandes ensured Portugal would get a draw, scoring a stunning individual goal in the 54th minute. The winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, pounced on a loose ball in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
A Dream Come True
The punter’s dream came true when McTominay headed Scotland in front early on, and Fernandes delivered from outside the penalty area. The bet may have been long-shot, but the punter didn’t care as they enjoyed a £1965 return.
Fans React to the Bet
Fans from all over social media have been reacting to the punters’ incredible win, with many hailing it as the "best bet of the season". Twitter users have been sharing in the punter’s jubilation, with one user saying: "That’s epic that." Another Twitter user added: "What a random double fair play man."
Next Stop: France vs Belgium
The punter has struck again, posting another incredible bet ahead of the crunch clash between France and Belgium on Monday night. Kylian Mbappe is tasked with scoring a header and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne required to net from outside the penalty area. The bet, priced at 180/1, could pay out £2715.
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