Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Deportivo Madryn 11th with 43 points, Villa Dálmine 18th with 20, 23 apart. Villa Dálmine's recent output lagged their position: 36th on form over five rounds while 18th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.82/0.82 for Deportivo Madryn and 0.62/1.65 for Villa Dálmine (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.07.
Deportivo Madryn had drawn three in a row. Villa Dálmine had lost four in a row.
The venue was Stade René Gaillard in Niort, with room for 10,406 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-0.