SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectations, Panguna Metals FC defeated PRK Hekari United 4-3 on Saturday in a National Soccer League match from Papua New Guinea, played at Estadio CDI José Joaquín Colleya Fonseca. The visitors overcame a massive statistical pregame projection that favored the home side. Hekari United was given a 96.7% probability to win by analysts, with a simulated score of 3-0. Instead, Panguna Metals seized an early lead and held on in the seven-goal thriller. The result opens the NSL season with Panguna at 1-0 and Hekari at 0-1. The match featured four first-half goals, including two in a three-minute span for Panguna Metals, setting a pace that defied all forecasts.