In a thrilling match that saw both teams playing their hearts out, Lyon beat Brest in the first leg of the Ligue 1 qualifiers for the Europa Conference League.
The match was played at the Stade de Gerland and kicked off at 2pm local time on Sunday. The home side, Lyon, took control of the game from the start and dominated possession throughout the first half. They created several chances but were unable to find the back of the net.
Brest, on the other hand, struggled to create any significant opportunities and found themselves behind after just three minutes when Adama Traore scored from close range.
Despite their early setback, Brest fought back with determination and managed to create some good attacking play in the second half. However, it was too little, too late as Lyon's defense held firm and they managed to hold onto their lead until full-time.
The second leg is scheduled to be played next week at the Stade des Gets in Brest. Both teams will want to go into the second leg knowing that they have a chance of progressing to the Europa Conference League. It promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong sides who will certainly put up a fight.