Match Report
The table read 5th (Valence, 47 pts) against 13th (Sochaux II, 35 pts), 12 points apart. Valence had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/0.97 for Valence and 1.25/1.38 for Sochaux II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34.
Stade Georges-Pompidou in Valence staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,128. On the scoreboard, Valence led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.


