ADDIS ABABA (Interstat) — Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA beat Mechal SC 1-0 on Sunday in a competitive match, using a second-half goal to secure the result. The only goal arrived in the 47th minute, breaking a scoreless first half and giving the visiting side the lead. Mechal SC pressed for an equalizer but could not find a way through, and Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA held on for the win. The result moved Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Mechal SC fell to 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Both teams had won their previous matches before meeting in this contest. Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA’s defense made the narrow advantage stand, while Mechal SC could not convert its chances at home. The game remained tight after the goal, with the visitors protecting their lead and the hosts pushing forward without success. Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA claimed the victory, while Mechal SC settled for the loss.