On 13 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the French football championship took place. Brest (France) and Lance (France) met.
Брест - Ланс - 3:2. Чемпионат Франции, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 1st round
Brest (France) - Lance (France) - 3:2 (1:2)
Goals: Del Castillo (45+2), Lala (56), Del Castillo (87) - F. Sotoka (11), D. Machado (22).
Warnings: Pierre Lis Melou (35), Lilian Brassier (45+4), F. Sotoka (49), Facundo Medina (52), Samba (86).
Review of the match Brest - Lance:
In a tense and exciting match, Stade Brestois 29 defeated Lens 3-2 in a Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Francis-Le Blais. The game was filled with moments of excitement, drama and skill, keeping the fans in suspense from start to finish. The start of the match was incendiary, both teams showed their attacking intentions from the first minutes. Already on the 11th minute Lens drew first blood when F. Sotoka hit the opponent's goal with a shot from the penalty line, which infuriated the fans. This goal was a wake-up call for Stade Brestois 29, who quickly regrouped and tried to resist. However, Lens continued to dominate and doubled their lead in the 22nd minute. D. Machado took advantage of a defensive error and scored a magnificent goal, leaving the Stade Brestois 29 defence stunned and the fans bewildered. Stade Brestois 29 managed to get back on track in the 35th minute when P. Lis-Melou received a yellow card for a flagrant foul. The ensuing free kick was masterfully executed by R. Del Castillo, who, showing composure and accuracy, headed the ball past the Lens goalkeeper, reducing the deficit to 2:1. Shortly before the half-time whistle at Stade Brestois 29, a penalty was awarded.
Р. Del Castillo, who had equalised a few minutes earlier, stepped into the striking position and confidently headed the ball into the net, levelling the score at 2-2. The first half ended with Stade Brestois 29 gaining momentum and looking to build on their success. At the start of the second half, both teams made tactical substitutions to freshen up the squads and gain an advantage. In the 56th minute, Stade Brestois 29 took control of the game when K. Lala found the net with a close range shot, completing the turnaround and giving his team a 3-2 lead. The match continued to show the competitive nature of Ligue 1, with both teams fighting hard for supremacy. In the 82nd minute, Lens suffered a blow when A. Tomasson received a red card and was left ten men down. Despite the reduced squad, Lens fought valiantly to try and salvage a point, while Stade Brestois 29, on the other hand, looked for more goals to secure victory. In the 87th minute, another penalty was awarded to Stade Brestois 29, giving them a great opportunity to increase their lead. Р. Del Castillo was replaced by A. Camblan, who, coming on as a substitute, coolly realised the penalty, putting a point in the match. After the final whistle, Stade Brestois 29 celebrated a hard-fought 3-2 victory over unyielding Lens. This match showed the determination, skill and passion that make Ligue 1 a renowned league in European football. Both teams can be proud of their play, with Stade Brestois 29 coming out on top in a thrilling encounter.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Le Havre vs Brest, Lance vs Rennes.
Брест - Ланс - 3:2. Чемпионат Франции, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Brest - Lance:
| Brest | Lance | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 15 | Hits | 10 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 13 | Offences | 15 |
| 6 | Corner | 8 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 49% | Ball possession | 51% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 364 | Total assists | 395 |
| 292 | Accurate assists | 306 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |
