SAN MARINO (Interstat) — Vorarlberg U18 defeated St. Pölten U18 2-0 on Sunday in an Austrian Jugendliga U18 fixture played at Stadio Fonte Dell’Ovo.

The result defied a pre-game statistical projection of a 2-2 draw, though Vorarlberg was a heavy favorite with an 84.8% win probability. St. Pölten’s defense contributed to its own downfall with two second-half own goals. Defender Sinan Kesimal scored an own goal in the 56th minute, followed by midfielder Daniel Hölbling doing the same in the 60th minute.

Hölbling also received a yellow card in stoppage time. Teammate Jan Felkl was booked in the 62nd minute. The win gives Vorarlberg a perfect start in league play, while St. Pölten begins its season with a loss.