SYDNEY (Interstat) — Sydney and Perth Glory played to a scoreless draw in their A-League opener at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, defying pregame projections of a high-scoring affair.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 Sydney victory, with its ELO system giving the home side an 89.4% probability to win. Instead, both defenses held firm in a physical contest that produced three yellow cards in a 23-minute span.

Substitutes Brian Kaltak and Sam Sutton, along with Sydney defender Rhyan Grant, were noted for key performances. The result leaves both clubs with identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw to start the season across all competitions.