MERELBEKE, Belgium (Interstat) — Mandel United scored twice in the first half and defeated host Merelbeke 2-0 Sunday in global football action. Mandel United opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and added a second goal in the 36th minute. Merelbeke did not score after halftime, and Mandel United held the hosts scoreless. The result moved Mandel United to 2 wins and 1 loss in this competition. Merelbeke is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws in the competition. Across all competitions, Mandel United is 2 wins and 2 losses, while Merelbeke is 0 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws. Mandel United previously beat Belisia Bilzen 1-0, lost at Houtvenne 2-1 and fell to Hasselt 3-1. Merelbeke previously drew 0-0 at Tienen, drew 1-1 with Dessel and lost 1-0 to Eupen. Mandel United’s two first-half goals were the only scoring of the match. The visitors led throughout after the opening goal and kept Merelbeke off the scoreboard. Merelbeke remains without a competition win this season. Mandel United earns its second competition victory.