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After back-to-back defeats (Pacos Ferreira d. 2-1, Rio Ave FC d. 2-1), on 16 February CD Tondela faced bottom of the table Marítimo. Abdel started the game. After knocking in his first goal of the season in the previous game, Jhon Murillo doubled his tally against Marítimo inside the first half hour. The visitors swiftly equalised, but Mario González sealed victory with a second-half goal (52', 2-1). An intense match but a good result for Abdel and his team-mates.  Abdel was back in action against Braga this Sunday, but by the time he came on in the 50th minute Tondel were already trailing 4-0. Abdel and his team-mates never let their heads go down, and scored twice in ten minutes to reduce the scoreline to a more respectable 4-2. Abdel is now back in training, ahead of the home game against Gil Vicente (14th) on Sunday 28 February.

On Friday 19 February, Pescara faced Frosinone for their first match under the command of new coach Gianluca Grassadonia. The game ended in stalemate (0-0) and Raoul played the full 90 minutes.  The new boss was impressed by his charges' courage, determination and willingness to take risks. The point allowed Pescara to move up one place (to 19th) but they are still firmly in the drop zone. Pescara face Lecce this Saturday (27 Feb). 

After beating Rouan last week (0-1), Villefranche faced league leaders Bastia. Alexandre started the game, putting in a strong defensive performance. Villefranche dominated the first half and took the lead courtesy of a half-volley from right back Rémi Bonenfant (45').  Bastia equalised shortly after half time (47') and Alexandre Lauray picked up a yellow card (54'). The scoreline remained unchanged (1-1), and Villefranche came away with a well-earned point from perhaps the hardest away trip of the season. Alexandre and co. are currently on an excellent run of form, with five wins and two draws from their last seven games. Their next game is against Boulogne, this Saturday 27 February at 17:00. The match against Red Star scheduled for Tuesday 23 has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases at the Parisian club. 

Ruben and Leganes enjoyed a 100% success rate in February! Leganes notched up their fifth consecutive win with victory over Tenerife (1-0). In the 52nd minute, Ruben Pardo struck the corner which teed up Javi Hernández for the first goal!  Five consecutive victories, a first in the history of the club in this division! Ruben has played a major role in this record run, scoring three goals and providing one assist.  With 49 points, Leganes are currently fourth in the table.  To keep the ball rolling and equal the club's all-time record of eight consecutive victories (1974/75 in Primera Regional), Leganes will first need to get past FC Cartagena this Friday 26 February at 21:00. 

Thomas Carrique is also enjoying a strong run  of form! Calahorra beat Tarazona (0-2) last weekend to notch up their third consecutive victory for the first time since 1999. Thomas played the whole game, helping the club to cement their position at the top of Group B.  

Marine's team did not play last weekend, but they have a big game coming up this Saturday: they face the mighty Lyon at 15:15 in their 15th game of the D1 season.

Over Mandanda was named in the starting line-up against Vendée Herbiers Foot (VHF) in the Coupe de France. VHF scored early on and turned the screw with two more goals in the second half, putting an end to Laval's Coupe de France hopes.  So it's back to business in the National league, as Laval host Cholet this evening at 18:00. Three points would do Les Tango a world of good, giving them a little more breathing space in mid-table.