Evian TG moved two points clear of the Ligue 1 drop zone with a 1-1 draw away to Guingamp this evening.
Jesper Juelsgaad put through his own net under pressure from Christophe Mandanne midway through the first period, but the goal was ruled out for Guingamp after the forward had strayed offside in the build-up.
Claudio Beauvue gave the home side the lead on the stroke of half time when he rose highest to powerfully head home from a corner.
The visitors responded five minutes into the second half when Nicholas Blandi restored parity, and relegation-threatened Evian were able to hold on to secure a draw that takes them two points above 18th-placed Lorient in France's top division.
Elsewhere in the league, AS Monaco were held to a 1-1 draw with Rennes, while Evian's relegation rivals Bastia slipped to a 2-1 defeat.
Paul Gorst
