Valence secured a 6-5 victory over Neuilly-sur-Marne in a D1 fixture on Saturday evening. The result left both sides on zero points after two matches, with identical records of one win and one defeat each.
Neuilly-sur-Marne had started the campaign with confidence, beating Épinal 4-3 at home. Valence, meanwhile, had suffered a heavy 5-3 loss to Morzin-Avoriaz in their opening game. Against each other, the visitors proved sharper when it mattered.
The scoreline suggests a match where chances were plentiful and defence was not a priority. Six goals for Valence and five for the hosts produced a result that feels closer than the numbers imply.
Neuilly-sur-Marne now sit fifth on the table, while Valence remain in 11th place. The gap between them is negligible, though the fixtures ahead will separate them in practice.
Both teams have shown they can score but also that they are vulnerable at the back. In a league where results like this are common, consistency will be what separates the finishers.
