Montpellier has moved up to second place in Ligue 2 after winning its match in the 8th round of the season. The team defeated Grenoble 2-0, with goals from Nicolas Pays in the 33rd minute and Mamadou Camara in the 90th minute plus one. The victory helped Montpellier climb above other teams in the league standings. In the upper half of the table, Nancy has temporarily moved into fifth place after a late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Guingamp. Meanwhile, Annecy also recorded a win, beating Dunkerque 0-1. Pau continued its strong form by defeating Laval 3-2, earning its second consecutive win. At the lower end of the table, Boulogne struggled to secure a win but managed a 1-1 draw against Sochaux. This result kept the team from falling further down the standings but did not improve their position significantly. The match ended in a stalemate after both teams had chances to take the lead. The 8th round of Ligue 2 has seen several teams move up or down the table, reflecting the competitive nature of the league. With matches still to come, the standings are likely to shift again as the season progresses.