PARAKLISIA, Cyprus (Interstat) — Othellos defeated AE Zakakiou 2-1 on Friday in a CYP Second Division match, overcoming a significant pregame projection.

Interstat’s metrics gave the home side, AE Zakakiou, a 63.3% probability to win and projected a 1-1 draw. Othellos defied those figures at Koinotiko Stadio Parekklisias.

Substitute Christopher Trejo opened the scoring for the visitors in the 18th minute. Midfielder Cruz Medina doubled Othellos’ lead just before halftime with a 49th-minute goal. AE Zakakiou found a late consolation goal in second-half stoppage time.

The physical contest featured 10 yellow cards. Othellos begins its league campaign 1-0, while AE Zakakiou starts 0-1.