NANTES, France (Interstat) — Host Nantes opened its Ligue 1 season with a 2-0 victory over Le Havre on Sunday, defying pregame projections at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Substitute Yanis Zouaoui scored just three minutes into the match, setting the tone for the home side. Ignatius Ganago added a second-half goal to secure the win. The Nantes defense held firm despite eight combined yellow cards issued in the physical contest.

The result was an upset according to Interstat’s pregame metrics, which heavily favored Le Havre. Nantes begins the campaign with a win, while Le Havre starts with a loss.