Stade Brestois validated its ticket for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France thanks to a short but precious victory (1-0) against La Roche-sur-Yon, Saturday December 21. Ludovic Ajorque scored the only goal of the match, while the Vendéens, although valiant, came close to equalizing at the very end of the match.
Brest residents diminished but effective
According to La Nouvelle République, despite a squad reduced by injuries, Brest was able to avoid the trap set by La Roche-sur-Yon, resident of National 2. With only two central defenders available, the Bretons showed defensive solidity but struggled to impose their game. The soggy and worn pitch, shared with the local rugby team, made circulation of the ball difficult for both teams.
A match played in a supercharged atmosphere
From the 11th minute, Matthieu Villette ignited the 7,000 spectators at the Henri-Desgrange stadium with a spectacular attempt. His sequence of chest control and acrobatic flip forced Grégoire Coudert to divert for a corner. In the second half, Axel Dablin missed a golden opportunity to equalize, a clod of earth disrupting his shot at the crucial moment (56th).
Thrills until the end for Brest
The last minutes saw the Yonnais redouble their efforts to snatch the equalizer. In the 88th minute, Chérif Diallo forced Coudert into a decisive save. In the final seconds, Anthony Civet missed the target, missing the last chance for an exploit (90th + 5).
Ludovic Ajorque, the executioner of the Vendéens
The match changed shortly before the break. Following a high recovery from Jordan Amavi, Romain Faivre feigned the shot to let Ludovic Ajorque finish with a powerful shot. Imbad Ahamada, Yonnais goalkeeper, could only timidly push the ball back into his net (40th).
