Mestre blanks visiting LME as Brandi strikes in first half

MESTRE, Italy (Interstat) — Mestre beat visiting LME 2-0 on Sunday, getting a 30th-minute goal from Nunzio Brandi and another in the 57th minute. Brandi’s opener set the tone, and Mestre protected the lead while adding to it after halftime. LME could not answer and finished without a goal. The result put Mestre’s competition record at 4-2-3 and its overall record at 4-3-3. LME’s competition record is now 1-3-1, the same as its overall mark. Mestre’s recent form includes a 2-0 win at Triestina, a 0-2 home loss to Cjarlins Muzane, a 1-1 draw with Campodarsego, a 2-2 draw at FC Obermais, a 3-2 home win over Altavilla, a 1-1 draw with Luparense and a 2-0 win at Calvi Noale. LME previously drew 1-1 with Legnago Salus, lost 0-1 at Este, beat Triestina 2-1 and lost 0-3 to Cjarlins Muzane. Brandi was the key performer for Mestre on the day, scoring once.