While ASSE returned to the training grounds this Wednesday, FC Nantes, the Greens’ next opponent, played their Coupe de France match this evening on the pitch at Stade Brestois.
The schedules of the two teams are very different in recent days. While Nantes opened the 17th day of Ligue 1 by hosting Monaco (2-2) last Friday, the Greens had to wait until Sunday evening to face PSG. However, it is ASSE which will have an advantage in terms of physical freshness. Indeed, FC Nantes traveled to the Stade Francis-Le Blé to face Brest in the Coupe de France at 6:30 p.m.
Nantes to Brest in the Coupe de France
Nantes were already deprived of young Nathan Zézé, victim of a broken ankle against Monaco. Anthony Lopez was rested after suffering a knock in training, and Jean-Charles Castelletto was also spared. Antoine Kombouaré could nevertheless count on the returns of Chirivella and Simon, good news for the Kanak technician.
Despite their difficulties in the championship, the Canaries hoped to confirm their recent progress by achieving a good performance in the Coupe de France. A difficult task against a Brest team which, although seeking redemption on the national scene, had impressed in the European Cup.
General preparation before facing ASSE
The meeting between Stade Brestois and FC Nantes ended with a 2-1 victory for Brestois. Here is a summary of the key moments:
First half:
•24th minute: Abdallah Sima opens the scoring for Brest (1-0), with an assist from Brendan Chardonnet.
•34th minute: Brendan Chardonnet doubles the lead for Brest (2-0), thanks to an assist from Romain Del Castillo.
Second half:
•FC Nantes returns more enterprisingly with several changes at half-time.
•83rd minute: Bahereba Guirassy reduces the gap for Nantes (2-1), on a pass from Nicolas Pallois.
•Despite Nantes’ efforts in the final minutes, Brest managed to maintain its lead.
Highlights:
•Brest showed domination in the first half, taking advantage of its defensive solidity and its efficiency in front of goal.
•Nantes pushed late in the match, but their reaction came too late to equalize.
•Several tactical changes punctuated the second half for both teams.
This victory allows Stade Brestois to qualify, confirming their current good form, while Nantes remains frustrated by a mixed performance, marked by a late surge that was insufficient to secure a result.
Following this meeting, FC Nantes will quickly have to turn to a particularly important trip to Geoffroy-Guichard. Both teams have sixteen points on the clock.
