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Brest vs Olympique Lyon | Highlights | Ligue 1
Olympique Lyon's first match since Paulo Fonseca's departure ended in a 2-0 defeat away to Stade Brestois. Goals from Noah Edjouma and Ludovic Ajorque earned the hosts three points and shook up the Ligue 1 standings.… Show More
Olympique Lyon's first match since Paulo Fonseca's departure ended in a 2-0 defeat away to Stade Brestois. Goals from Noah Edjouma and Ludovic Ajorque earned the hosts three points and shook up the Ligue 1 standings.
Life after Paulo Fonseca got off to a difficult start for Olympique Lyon, who suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Stade Brestois.
The hosts took the lead in the 22nd minute, when Noah Edjouma broke the deadlock to put Brest ahead in the first half.
Lyon were unable to find an equalizer, and their hopes of taking anything from the match ended deep into stoppage time.
Ludovic Ajorque converted a penalty in the 90+4th minute, doubling Brest's lead and sealing the result.
It was a disappointing start to Lyon's new chapter following Fonseca's exit, while Brest made the most of their home advantage.
Brest Climb the Table as Lyon Drop to Fourth
The victory lifted Stade Brestois from 10th to ninth place in Ligue 1.
For Lyon, the defeat came at a cost. Les Gones slipped from third to fourth, losing ground near the top of the standings.
Brest will look to build on the result when they travel to face Strasbourg in their next league match.
Meanwhile, Lyon will visit LOSC, hoping to bounce back from their defeat and regain momentum in the league.
Edjouma Strikes Early, Ajorque Seals the Points
- Noah Edjouma, 22nd minute: opened the scoring for Brest in the first half.
- Ludovic Ajorque, 90+4th minute (penalty): converted from the spot to seal the 2-0 victory.
- A shift in the standings: Brest climbed to ninth, while Lyon dropped to fourth following Paulo Fonseca's departure.
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