BIRKENHEAD, England (Interstat) — Substitute Yusuf Akhamrich scored an 84th-minute winner as Bristol Rovers opened its League Two season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Tranmere Rovers on Saturday at Prenton Park.

The hosts took the lead in the 65th minute when their substitute, Promise Omochere, found the net. Bristol Rovers responded six minutes later through midfielder Jayden Joseph before Akhamrich, also introduced off the bench, sealed the three points late.

The match was a physical affair, featuring nine yellow cards. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which had forecast a draw and gave Bristol Rovers a 59.7% chance to win. Bristol Rovers begins the campaign 1-0-0, while Tranmere Rovers starts 0-1-0.