HAWASSA, Ethiopia (Interstat) — Hawassa and Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA played to a 1-1 draw Thursday in a Premier League match. Getaneh Kebede gave Hawassa the lead in the fifth minute and finished the match with one goal. Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA answered late when Lowe L. scored in the 84th minute. The equalizer came after Hawassa had protected its early advantage for most of the match. Hawassa could not hold the advantage and settled for its second draw of the competition season. Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA’s record in the competition moved to 2 wins, no losses and one draw, and its overall record is the same. Hawassa’s competition record is now no wins, one loss and two draws, matching its overall mark. Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA had won its previous two matches, 1-0 at Mechal SC and 1-0 at Sidama Bunna SC. Hawassa previously drew 1-1 with Ethiopian Insurance and lost 0-1 to Mechal SC at home.