This weekend, the 15th day was an opportunity to see more clearly in the climb race. At seven days, the number of candidate teams decreases with important matches played in both groups. And in this game, it is La Roche-sur-Yon and Dijon who have shown themselves to their advantage.

Group A - La Roche wins the challengers
At the top of the table, this weekend proposed an expected duel between the two teams in pursuit of LOSC. Arras and La Roche-sur-Yon, two teams for whom the hopes of climb went through a victory on Sunday in the North. And if it is Arras who opens the scoring, the ESOF manages to equalize before the break by Laurie Teinturier. After the break, Charlotte Peslerbe gave the advantage to La Roche, a lead that the Vendeennes will manage to keep until the final whistle.

The dynamic of the team of Malika Bousseau has therefore confirmed against Arras. A series of victories that La Roche could continue as of March 12, with a late match against Saint-Malo and the opportunity to return to three lengths of Lille.

Because if the dynamic is on the side of La Roche-sur-Yon, the points are to the advantage of the LOSC. The northern leaders who imposed themselves 2-0 in Caen. A match that settled in the very last minutes with the two Lille goals scored in the second period playtime. Two goals in two minutes to secure three valuable points for the rest of the season. It was Jana Coryn (91) and Ludivine Bultel (93) who allowed their team to force the decision in this match.

Reims is gaining height
In this 15th day, the other good operation may be for the Stade de Reims. In front of Saint-Malo, the Rémoises won (1-0) thanks to a goal from Chloé Philippe in the 77th minute. International U17, Chloe Philippe is decisive for the second in three days, after his goal in the last minutes against Brest on the thirteenth day.

This victory allows Reims to now have five points ahead of Lorient, in the standings position, and eight on Caen first relegation team. Because at the same time, Lorient lost (1-0) on his lawn against Stade Brestois. A derby that has turned to the advantage of Finistère players for the second time this season. The goal of the victory was scored by Solenne Ninot in the 38th minute. In the second half, Lorient does not manage to realize his best period and must bow.

Le Mans, a last minute draw
With this victory, Brest approaches Rouen in the first part of the table. The Rouennaises fainted in check by Le Mans (2-2) despite the nice goal of Tiffany Vassant in the 27th minute. The opening of the score in this match is signed by Anaïs Gasnier for Le Mans. A goal on penalty (12th) following a hand of Arnelia Kutoupot in the box. It is then Tiffany Vassant who equalizes for Rouen, on a cross shot to 18 meters and lober Léa Dalibot before ending in the net.

In the second half, Rouen took the lead following a goal against-his-camp Laure Livet on a free kick from Sylia Koui (54). At the end of the match, Le Mans manages to pick up the score by Manon Seris ideally served on a center right Amélie Madiot and she takes the second post at the entrance of the six meters (89th).

With this draw, the other team to get closer to Rouen, it is the VGA Saint-Maur which has largely imposed at home against Boulogne-sur-Mer, red lantern of Group A. A victory 5-0 with a hat-trick of Melissa Gomes who opened the scoring.

Group A (15th day) - Results
FC Lorient - Stade Brestois: 0-1

Stade Reims - US Saint-Malo: 1-0

FC Rouen - Le Mans FC: 2-2

FCF Arras - ESOF La Roche-sur-Yon: 1-2

AG Caen - Lille OSC: 0-2

VGA Saint-Maur - US Boulogne CO: 5-0

Group B - Dijon wants to keep pace
Similar pattern between the two groups this weekend in D2. Indeed, Dijon had an appointment in Grenoble for a match where the victory was imperative for both teams, already distanced by the Val d'Orge in the race for the D1. On his lawn, Grenoble opened the scoring in the 10th minute by Winie Mapangou. A short-lived advantage because Dijon manages to score three goals before the break. It is first Alexia Trevisan who equalizes in the 20th minute on corner.

It is then Tatiana Solanet which gives the advantage to the Burgundians. Decisive player on the first goal, she places a shot at 20 meters that ends his race at the bottom of the nets (23rd). Pauline Desbourdieux then added the third goal Dijon in the 33rd minute. In the second half, Laura Bouillot, Dijon's top scorer this season added a fourth goal in the 57th minute, on a new service from Tatiana Solanet.

The Val d'Orge keeps its lead
A big success for Dijon outside, but also necessary to stay in the rhythm of the Val d'Orge but also of Toulouse which is also ahead of the DFCO. Toulouse who opened this 15th day Saturday with a 1-0 victory on the lawn of Clermont. It is Emilie Gonssollin who gives the victory to the TFC in the 50th minute, served by Marie-Pierre Castera.

But at the top of Group B, it's Val d'Orge leading the way. On the lawn of Yzeure, the players of the Essonne have imposed three goals to zero (3-0). The opening of the score comes in the 8th minute, a penalty Corinne Lebailly following a foul on Céline Chatelain in the surface of Yzeure.

The other two goals are scored by Julie Machart late in the game. The first in the 75th minute on a curled shot of the right. Ten minutes later, she is again at the conclusion (85th) on a center of Lilac Traikia came into play in the second half. A victory that allows the Val d'Orge to keep five points ahead of Toulouse at the top of Group B.

Aurillac sees Toulon coming back
While traveling to Vendenheim, Aurillac-Arpajon was beaten four to four (4-0) in Alsace. Vendenheim won with goals from Cynthia Duteil, Mégane Muller, and a brace from Joanna Schwartz. A success that puts an end to a series of three defeats in the league for the players of Lionel Mack. On the side of Aurillac, this defeat has allowed Toulon to pick up the rankings.

The Toulonnaises were traveling to Le Puy for a poster between the two teams ranked lowest in group B. A match to take points, and where the two teams were finally neutralized (0-0). For Toulon, this draw allows the Sporting Club to come back to Aurillac, tenth, even if the Varoises remain temporarily relegated position.

Also this weekend, Nimes won at home against ESAP Metz. A 4-1 victory that allows the Nîmes to pass Metz and Yzeure, in sixth place.

Group B (15th day) - Results
FF Nimes MG - Metz ESAP: 4-1

Clermont Foot - Toulouse FC: 0-1

Le Puy Foot 43 - SC Toulon: 0-0

FC Vendenheim - FC Aurillac-Arpajon: 4-0

Grenoble Foot 38 - Dijon FCO: 1-4

FF Yzeure - FCF Val d'Orge: 0-3