Match Report
The table read 5th (Andrézieux, 45 pts) against 7th (Istres, 43 pts), 2 points apart. The last five rounds placed Istres no better than 13th for form, against 7th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.6/1.1 for Andrézieux and 1.4/1.07 for Istres (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
5 matches unbeaten backed Istres's arrival. The last-five ledger: Andrézieux 6/15, Istres 13/15.
The venue was L'Envol Stadium, with room for 5,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Andrézieux led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Andrézieux: Amine Kashi (70'), Yankuba Jarju (74'), Yankuba Jarju (17') · Istres: Zaïd Amir (48')
Key stats
Possession: Andrézieux 50% · Istres 50% · Corners: 4-3