PARIS (Interstat) — Paris FC opened its Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 upset victory over favored Nice on Sunday at Stade Jean-Bouin.

Marshall Munetsi scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute, securing the win for the hosts. The match was a physical affair, featuring nine yellow cards. Nice’s Thibault De Smet received a red card in stoppage time.

The result was unexpected, as statistical models heavily favored Nice to win. The victory gives Paris FC a winning start to both its league and overall campaign, while Nice begins the season with a loss.