LEVADIA, Greece (Interstat) — APO Levadeiakos opened its Greek Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Kifisias on Wednesday at Stadio Levadias.

Defender Hörður Magnússon broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the 45th+2 minute. Substitute Guillermo Balzi sealed the win deep into second-half added time with a goal in the 90th+4 minute. The home side’s defense held firm to secure the clean sheet.

The result, which fell slightly short of a Interstat simulator projection of a 3-0 scoreline, gives Levadeiakos a winning start in the competition. The club was a heavy pre-match favorite with an 80.6% win probability according to statistical models. Kifisias begins its cup season with a loss.