AL-MAJMA’AH, Saudi Arabia (Interstat) — Al Fayha Saudi Club and Al Ahli Saudi Club opened their Saudi Pro League seasons with a 1-1 draw Wednesday at Al Majma’ah Sport City.

The match, which defied a pregame projection favoring Al Ahli, saw both goals scored after halftime by substitutes. Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney opened the scoring in the 36th minute, assisted by Franck Kessié. Al Fayha’s Jason equalized in the 53rd, set up by Ziyad Al Johani.

Both assistants, Al Johani and Kessié, also received yellow cards in the contest. The result leaves both clubs with identical 0-0-1 records to start the Pro League campaign. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-0 win for Al Ahli, which entered with a 57.4% win probability according to its ELO ratings.