TALAVERA DE LA REINA, Spain (Interstat) — CF Talavera U19 defeated Malaga U19 2-1 in a Copa del Rey Juvenil match Wednesday at Estadio El Prado. Forward Sergio Montero scored twice in the second half to secure the victory for the home side.

Montero opened the scoring in the 55th minute and added a second in the 65th, with both goals assisted by Gonzalo Di Renzo. Malaga’s Adrian Niño scored a late consolation goal in the 88th minute. The result marked a mild upset, as statistical models had narrowly favored Talavera and projected a draw.

With the win, Talavera U19 begins its campaign in the Spanish youth tournament with a victory, while Malaga U19 starts with a defeat.