23:04 – Brest 11th in the ranking
Thanks to this victory, Stade de Brestois is positioned in 11th place in the ranking of the Champions League with Benfica and Monaco (victorious against Barcelona, 2 goals to 1). The next meeting of Eric Roy’s men will take place in two weeks away against Red Bull Salzburg.
23:02 – It’s great for Brest and the region
Captain Chardonnet admitted to the Canal mirco that success is a wonderful thing for Brest and the region.We conceded a goal just before the break, it hurt us but we knew that if we continued with the same intensity and commitment, we could win. We succeeded, it’s great! For a first in the Champions League, it’s great for the public, for Brest and for the region. We knew that we didn’t have much margin, we knew how to show ourselves present. We are at 100%. 1 victory in 1 match, if only we could continue like that. (Laughs)”
22:55 – Brest successfully enters C1!
It’s over, Brest wins against Sturm Graz two goals to one after a successful performance while the mission was not easy against the Austrian Champion. A deserved victory for the Bretons, which could have been bigger.
22:54 – 94′ – Martin comes up against Scherpen again
Following a great pass from Romain Del Castillo, Martin once again stumbles upon Scherpen and sees his shot once again deflected off target.
22:52 – 92′ – four minutes of added time
The Scottish referee adds four minutes of added time for this second period.
22:50 – 90′ – Martin misses the break
Following a magnificent combination between Martin and Ajorque, the former tries a cross shot but Scherpen does his best once again to deflect the ball with his toes like a handball player. Big chance for Brest
22:50 – 88′ – Lavalée excludes
On the following action, Lavalée is sent off on the Sturm side for a big tackle on Pereira Lage.
22:48 – 88′ – Missed by Doumbia against Scherpen
While he is served alone in the area, Doumbia does what is necessary with a powerful shot but Scherpen makes a magnificent save to repel the danger.
22:46 – 86′ – Yellow card for Ajorque
Excessive commitment for the former Starsbourg striker, he is cautioned for a heavy tackle on Gazibegovic.
22:43 – 84′ – Last changes for Brest
Amavi and Sima come out from the side of the Brest Stadiumthey are replaced by Haïdara and Pereira Lage.
22:41 – Sturm Graz’s last cartridges
Yardmici and Camara came on to Sturm in place of Biereth and Kiteishvili respectively.
22:35 – 77′ – Martin and Doumbia enter on the Brest side
Jonas Martin and Kamory Doumbia have returned to Brest in place of Mahdi Camara and Edmilson Fernandes. We are entering the money time of this match.
22:34 – 73′ – Bizot vigilant in goal
A deflected but on target shot from Kiteishvili that goes down like a dead leaf, it almost fooled Bizot. The Dutch goalkeeper remains vigilant and catches the ball brilliantly.
22:29 – 69′ – Cross header from Sima
After a nice offering from Ajorque in the opposing area, Sima tries a cross header but his attempt is off target. The ball goes wide.
22:27 – 67- Shooting over Yacouyé
Yacouyé’s shot was too high at the edge of the Breton area. The ball went well over the Brest goal.