SAN ISIDRO DE EL GENERAL, Costa Rica (Interstat) — LD Alajuelense and Perez Zeledon played to a 1-1 draw Sunday in the Costa Rican Primera División opener for both clubs at Estadio Municipal Pérez Zeledón.

The visiting Alajuelense, heavily favored with an 82.5% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, took the lead in the 19th minute on a goal by Andrey Soto. Perez Zeledon found the equalizer in the 81st minute through Steven Lucumí to secure a point. The result defied a pregame simulation that projected a 2-1 victory for Alajuelense.

Both teams begin the league campaign with identical 0-0-1 records.