KNOKKE, Belgium (Interstat) — Merelbeke scored three unanswered goals and defeated Knokke 3-0 on Sunday in a football match. Merelbeke opened the scoring in the 24th minute, doubled the lead in the 31st and completed the scoring in the 74th. The visitors took a two-goal advantage into halftime and added their third goal after the break. The visitors improved their competition record to 1-1-2 and their overall record to 1-2-2. Knokke dropped to 1-2-1 in the competition and 1-3-1 overall. Merelbeke had previously drawn 0-0 with Tienen, drawn 1-1 with Dessel and lost 1-0 to Eupen. Knokke had previously lost 2-0 at Houtvenne, beaten Leuven B 3-2, drawn 0-0 at Zelzate and lost 5-2 to Seraing. Merelbeke had also lost 2-0 at home to Mandel United. The win was Merelbeke’s first in the competition this season. The home side was held scoreless throughout. Knokke could not find a response as Merelbeke secured the away victory.