French Championnat National 2: Istres 1-2 Saint-Priest. Saint-Priest came from behind to secure a 2-1 away win at Istres, continuing their strong form on the road. Istres took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to score from close range. Saint-Priest responded well and equalized before the break with a header from a corner. The second half was evenly contested until Saint-Priest won and converted a penalty with about fifteen minutes remaining. Istres threw men forward in search of an equalizer but could not find a way through a resolute Saint-Priest backline. The victory strengthens Saint-Priest's position in the upper half of the table, while Istres is left to reflect on a match where they led but could not see out the result. "We showed great character to turn it around," said the Saint-Priest manager. The Istres coach was disappointed: "We started well but lost our way. Conceding from set-pieces and a penalty is very frustrating."