ORIHUELA, Spain (Interstat) — Levante defeated Orihuela 4-3 on Thursday in a Copa del Rey Juvenil match that defied pregame projections. The visiting side secured the victory at Estadio Municipal Los Arcos despite being a heavy underdog.

Interstat’s ELO system had given Orihuela a nearly 80 percent chance to win. Levante’s Carlos Espí scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, after Orihuela had equalized moments earlier. Substitute Unai Elgezabal also contributed a goal and an assist for Levante. The match featured six yellow cards. Levante begins its tournament run with a win, while Orihuela starts with a loss.