BETFAIR have sensationally paid out almost £3,000 to one single punter - despite their bet LOSING.
That lucky bettor has Patrice Evra to thank for overturning his fortunes and landing him an unlikely payday.
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Each week, Betfair welcomes punters to tweet in their bets that have failed, using the hashtag #EVAR.
Manchester United legend Evra then selects at least one of the submissions to have their losing punt paid out as a winner.
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This lucky lad had picked seven selections and stick them in a 200/1 Bet Builder for the Real Madrid vs Valencia clash last Thursday, staking £14 in total using a bonus.
Picking star striker Karim Benzema to have two or more shots on target in the game would seem a very sensible choice.
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So you can only imagine their disappointment when Benzema limped off with an injury before the hour mark - the first time this season he has been withdrawn before the 87th minute.
Incredibly, that was the only other time this season he has been subbed off.
That disappointment must have only been increased further when all other SIX selections landed, including a hugely optimistic 'red card to be awarded in the match' shout.
With Gabriel Paulista's dismissal 20 minutes before the end, that sinking feeling must have been hard hitting.
Mouctar Diakhaby and Nacho were both booked as selected, with Vinicius Jr to score and have 2+ shots on target also landing.
The only other leg of the Bet Builder needed eight or more corners, which landed before half time.
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Evra felt the punter's pain and selected his bet to receive a pay out, landing a sweet £2,811 from the £14 stake.
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