Match Report
In the standings it was Botoşani 380th on 9 points, Valenciennes 1304th on 1 — separated by 8. Botoşani's recent output lagged their position: 941st on form over five rounds while 380th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.38 for Botoşani and 1/1 for Valenciennes (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.75.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.


