HARROGATE, England (Interstat) — Harrogate Town opened its League Two season with a dramatic 1-0 victory over favored Colchester United on Saturday at The Exercise Stadium. Defender Jacob Slater scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time, converting after a buildup involving Jack Evans. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Colchester. The visitors, who had a 68.9% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, failed to find a response. The match was a physical affair, with five yellow cards issued, including one to Harrogate’s Mason Bennett in the 35th minute. The loss leaves Colchester with an 0-1 record to start the league campaign.