Metz remains undefeated after a dominant win over Besancon, while Plan-de-Cuques and Saint-Amand secure crucial victories in a thrilling weekend of matches.
Metz remains undefeated in league
Metz continued their perfect league record with a decisive victory over Besancon, though Besancon still holds the second position in the standings. The match highlighted Metz’s dominance, with their strong defense and quick transitions leading to a significant lead early in the game.Besancon's defense faltered against Metz
Besancon struggled with their 1-5 defensive setup, which allowed Metz to exploit gaps and take an early 9-5 lead by the 12th minute. Despite a stronger second-half performance, Besancon could not match Metz’s speed, and the visitors scored eleven goals in the final quarter.Plan-de-Cuques beats Nice in derby
In a closely contested derby, Plan-de-Cuques defeated Nice 29-28 after a dramatic finish. Nice had hoped to rebound from a European loss, but fatigue and a strong second-half push from Plan-de-Cuques led to their fifth league defeat of the season.Saint-Amand ends Paris 92's winning streak
Paris 92, still winless in the league, suffered a 27-21 loss to Saint-Amand. Despite a strong first-half performance, Paris 92 struggled in the second half as Saint-Amand’s Elisa Techer and Adja Ouattara turned the game in favor of the home team.Chambray and Brest secure strong wins
Chambray delivered a dominant performance against Saint-Maur, winning 35-17 with strong scoring from Dawiya Adou. Brest also bounced back from their Champions League defeat with a 38-26 victory over Toulon, who remain winless in the league.Dijon joins the chasing group
Dijon defeated Strasbourg 24-21 in a match not broadcast, securing their place in the group of teams vying for the top positions. With this win, Dijon now shares 14 points with Brest, Chambray, and Saint-Amand, while Strasbourg drops to seventh place.