CONCORD, Ohio (Interstat) — South Melbourne defeated Sutherland Sharks FC 1-0 on Saturday at Seymour Shaw Park, using a 46th-minute goal to secure the result. The visitors broke through early in the second half and protected the narrow lead the rest of the way. South Melbourne improved its record in this competition to 1-0 and its overall record to 2-0. Sutherland Sharks FC fell to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The home side could not find an equalizer after conceding shortly after halftime. The match remained tight, with South Melbourne doing enough to claim the win. South Melbourne’s previous result this season was a home win over Melbourne Victory. Sutherland Sharks FC pressed late but could not break through, and South Melbourne held on for the shutout. The only goal arrived one minute after halftime, and South Melbourne’s defense made the advantage stand.