Brest beat Metz in close encounter

Brest edged out Metz in a very competitive win on Sunday, 4-3, on to matchday 28 of the Ligue 1. To this matchday, Éric Roy's team came from a win, and Laszlo Bölöni's team came from two defeats. Georges Mikautadze runned the show.

The first goal of the game was scored by Ismaël Traoré, after 6 minutes. With 12 minutes on the clock, Brendan Chardonnet fired home for Brest. With 31 minutes on the clock, Kamory Doumbia scored the second goal for Éric Roy's team. In the 38th minute, Steve Mounié doubled the lead for Brest. With his 5th goal of the season.

With 60 minutes on the clock, Éric Roy's team extended their lead with a goal from Martin Satriano. With his 5th goal of the season. In the 74th minute, Georges Mikautadze struck the second goal for Metz. Forward netted the last goal after 80 minutes.

After the result Brest are 2nd in the table, with 53 points, while Metz sit 17th place, with 23 points. Next up, Éric Roy's team will play away against Lyon, while Laszlo Bölöni's team will play at home against Lens.