Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Lens II (6th, 50 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Maccabi Paris UJA (15th, 32 pts). On the form table Maccabi Paris UJA stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.41/1.15 for Lens II and 1.06/1.62 for Maccabi Paris UJA (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
A win had eluded Maccabi Paris UJA for 9 matches.
The venue was Stade François Blin in Stade François Blin, with room for 4,800 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Maccabi Paris UJA led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-2.