national 2 Roundup: Thionville Maintains Lead as several Matches Conclude
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The National 2 league saw a flurry of activity on Saturday, January 31, with seven of eight scheduled matches completed, offering crucial updates in both Group A and Group B. A persistent weather issue forced the postponement of the Wasquehal Football versus FC Dieppe clash, marking yet another delay for the anticipated contest.
Following initial matches late Friday, Saturday’s schedule featured three games from Group A and four from Group B, encompassing matchdays 11, 14, and 16. A further match is slated for Sunday, featuring Blois F41 as they continue their fight for league survival against AS Furiani Agliani at 1:30 p.m.
Group A: Bayonne Stumbles, Chauray Finds Relief
Aviron Bayonnais FC is facing increasing pressure in Group A after a 2-0 defeat away to US Saint-Malo.The loss significantly impacts their position, as they now trail group leader La Roche VF by seven points. The team is further hampered by the departure of key scorer Robin Legendre, who has moved to US Orléans. according to reports, Alain Pochat’s squad has now suffered three consecutive road defeats, following losses to Les Herbiers and Bordeaux.
In a positive turn for FC Chauray, who were recently relegated to the bottom of the table, they secured a 2-1 victory over Stade Poitevin FC, thanks to goals from T
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The trend of away victories continued in Group B, with SAS Épinal winning 1-0 at ASC Biesheim and AS Beauvais Oise triumphing 3-2 over FCSR Haguenau. AS Beauvais Oise’s goals came from Sacko, an own goal from Haguenau, and Lutumba. A social media post from AS Beauvais Oise celebrated the win, stating, “Our Beauvaisiens won thanks to goals from Sacko, Haguenau (csc) and Lutumba. The ASBO returns to Beauvais with the 3 points in its suitcases!”
Saturday’s Results at a Glance
Group A
- Stade Poitevin FC – FC Chauray: 1-2
- Olympique de Saumur FC – Dinan Léhon FC: 2-2
- US Saint-Malo – Aviron Bayonnais FC: 2-0
Group B
- FCSR Haguenau – AS Beauvais Oise: 2-3
- ASC Biesheim – SAS Épinal: 0-1
- Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire FC – US Chantilly: 0-1
- Entente Feignies-Aulnoye FC – US Thionville Lusitanos: 1-1
Several matches in Group B, scheduled for matchday 14, remain to be played, including FC Chambly Oise versus Entente Feignies Aulnoye FC and Bourges FC versus US Thionville Lusitanos. The postponed match between Wasquehal Football and FC Dieppe will also need to be rescheduled.
The National 2 league continues to deliver compelling action, with teams battling for position and crucial points as the season progresses. .
