Mekhinini’s 40th-Minute Goal Lifts Chebba Past ES Beni-Khalled

CHEBBA, Tunisia (Interstat) — Houssem Mekhinini scored in the 40th minute and Chebba made the goal stand for a 1-0 home victory over ES Beni-Khalled on Sunday at Stade Municipal De La Chebba. Mekhinini played the full 90 minutes and finished with one goal. Chebba improved to 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in the competition and 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw across all competitions. ES Beni-Khalled moved to 0 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws in the competition and 0 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws across all competitions. The visitors could not find an equalizer after conceding before halftime. Chebba protected its narrow lead through the second half and closed out the home result. Chebba entered after a 2-1 win at AS Gabes, a 0-0 draw at Msaken and a 1-2 loss to Sfax Railways. ES Beni-Khalled had drawn 0-0 with Sfax Railways, drawn 1-1 at Megrine and lost 1-2 to BS Bouhajla.