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Champions League on Betfair: Heartbreak for Liverpool backers, joy for their layers as Riise does the unthinkable

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Succession of [1.01]s downed as Risse heads into own net in 94th minute

A shocking late own-goal from John Arne Risse brought pain to Liverpool backers on Betfair with a succession of basement low prices matched.

The Norwegian defender stooped low to head past keeper Jose Reina.

A total of £40,614 was traded at [1.01] on the exchange for Liverpool to win the match before the 94th minute howler. More than £600,000 was traded at odds of [1.10] and tighter.

The draw was backed at [100.0] for £115.

And there were more 'certainties' being gambled on the exchange. The 1-0 scoreline was considered 'nailed-on' by some with £3,358 traded at [1.01] on that score at the final whistle. Some Betfair customers were prepared to take a chance on the 1-1 final score, getting odds of [150.0] (£6 matched)

More than £4,500 was traded at [1.01] on there being under 1.5 goals in the match.

Liverpool were trading at [1.67] to qualify before Riise's last minute intervention but are now out to [2.94], Chelsea are considered the [1.51] favourites to make it to Moscow.