Brest defeated Lens in a close win on Sunday, 3x2, on matchweek 1. Both Éric Roy's team and Franck Haise's team held their first game in the competition. Romain Del Castillo was the man of the match.
The first goal of the game was scored by Florian Sotoca, after 11 minutes. With 22 minutes on the clock, Deiver Machado scored the second goal for Lens. Shortly before the interval, Romain Del Castillo struck for Brest, from the penalty spot.
In the 56th minute, Kenny Lala struck the second goal for Éric Roy's team. In the 82nd minute, Franck Haise's team saw Adrien Thomasson leave the game early with a direct red card. Romain Del Castillo scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game from the penalty spot.
After the result Brest are 3rd in the table, with 3 points, while Lens sit 14th place, with 0 points. In their next fixture, Éric Roy's team visit Le Havre. Meanwhile, Franck Haise's team will host Rennes.
