HAWASSA, Ethiopia (Interstat) — Mechal SC defeated Hawassa 1-0 on Sunday in a football match, using a late goal from Biniam Teklu to secure the road result. Teklu scored in the 84th minute, giving the visitors the only goal they needed. Mechal SC controlled the closing stages after a tight, defensive contest, while Hawassa could not find an equalizer before the final whistle. The win moved Mechal SC to 1-0 in this competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Hawassa dropped to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The home side generated chances but was unable to convert, and Mechal SC held on through the final minutes. The result marked a successful start for Mechal SC and a frustrating opening for Hawassa, which remains searching for its first win. Mechal SC will look to build on the victory, while Hawassa will seek to regroup after the narrow home defeat.