FC Istres and GRACES (Groupe Rugby Athlétique Club Espagnol de Salon) played to a 0-0 draw in a French Championnat National 2 match on December 14, 2025. The match at the Stade Parsemain was a tactical stalemate, with both teams canceling each other out in a game of limited offensive quality. Istres, with the home advantage, controlled large spells of possession but struggled to break down a disciplined GRACES defense that sat deep and absorbed pressure. GRACES offered little as an attacking threat themselves, seemingly content with a point from their travels. The result does little to inspire either team's campaign in Group A, adding a single point to their tallies in a congested part of the table. The Istres manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to create clear chances, while the GRACES coach was satisfied with a well-earned clean sheet and a defensive game plan executed to perfection.