12th in Ligue 1, 5 points from 4th, and especially with 9 lengths ahead of the red zone. Two months ago, any Brest supporter would have signed to complete the first leg in this position. Author of a great year-end, the SB29 could even have appeared in the first part of the table. Because it is the Finistériens who struck entry Wednesday evening in a frozen Aube stadium (-1 ° C).
Faivre on the bench
Despite the absence in the eleven of Romain Faivre, replaced by Paul Lasne, Brest hit the mark on his first shot in the 6th minute. The Brest winger Franck Honorat distorted company in the Trojan defense to land a shot from the right to the ground. His sixth goal in Ligue 1 since the start of the season. But by dint of retreating and leaving the ball to their opponent (34% possession), the Brestois were punished at the end of the match. On a corner, the head of Adil Rami left no chance for Marco Bizot (1-1, 80th). With a touch of offensive efficiency, the Estac could even have won.