ATHENS, Greece (Interstat) — In a stunning opening-day result, AE Larisas 1964 secured a 1-1 draw against favored PAOK in Super League 1 play Sunday at Stadio Apóstolos Nikolaidis.

The match defied a pregame projection that gave PAOK a 99 percent probability to win. The visitors struck first in the 46th minute with a goal from substitute Ľubomír Tupta, assisted by Erick Ferigra. PAOK equalized in the 67th minute when forward Anastasios Bakasetas scored, assisted by Karol Świderski.

The physical contest featured six yellow cards. The result leaves both teams with identical 0-0-1 records to start their domestic campaigns.