LEVADIA, Greece (Interstat) — APO Levadeiakos opened its Greek Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kifisias on Wednesday, a result that largely followed pregame projections.

The match, a first-round fixture in the domestic knockout competition, was settled by goals at the very end of each half at Stadio Levadias. The home side controlled proceedings against the lower-division opponent, validating its status as a heavy favorite. According to the Interstat service, Levadeiakos entered with an 80.60 percent probability to win, and its ELO-based game simulator had predicted a 3-0 margin.

The first breakthrough came in the dying moments of the opening period. Defender Hörður Magnússon found the net in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, converting from close range after a set-piece situation to give Levadeiakos a commanding lead heading into the interval. The goal deflated a Kifisias side that had aimed to keep the match level as long as possible.

The second half saw Levadeiakos maintain its dominance in possession and territory, though it took until the final seconds to double its advantage. Striker Guillermo Balzi sealed the result in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, securing the 2-0 final with a well-taken finish. The late goal ensured the scoreline reflected the home team’s control, even if it fell one goal short of the statistical projection.

With the win, Levadeiakos advances to the next round of the Greek Cup and begins its season with a perfect record across all competitions, now standing at one win and no losses. For Kifisias, the defeat marks a winless start to its campaign in both the cup and its overall season, registering one loss in each ledger. The visiting side offered limited threat in attack and will look to regroup in its primary league competition.

The match was played in front of a modest crowd at the club’s home ground in central Greece. The straightforward victory provides a confidence-boosting start for Levadeiakos manager and players as they build momentum for the more demanding fixtures ahead in the cup and their domestic league schedule. The team’s defensive solidity, resulting in a clean sheet, and its efficiency in critical moments proved sufficient to see off a determined but ultimately outmatched Kifisias squad.