The opportunity was however ideal, since Monaco and Lille had lost points en route, and the podium was reaching out to the Lyonnais.
Pierre Sage lined up Rayan Cherki at kick-off, despite last disastrous performances. Conversely, Ainsley Maitland-Niles was sent to the bench after his misfortune against Montpellier.
Opposite, if Romain Del Castillo started on the bench, the former Lyon player Mama Balde was the holder.
Pressed very high, as against Montpellier, OL conceded the first goal in the 8th minute. Lucas Perry repelled a strike from Ludovic Ajorque more Mahdi Camara followed well and adjusted the Brazilian goalkeeper (1-0). The former Stéphanois did not hesitate to accommodate the Lyon park.
In the 25th minute, an effective counter-attack from Brest resulted in a logical goal from Ludovic Ajorque, found right on target with a subtle backheel by Camara (2-0).
OL raised their heads at the end of the first half. After a few incursions without being able to shoot on goal, Malick Fofana escaped and crossed into the area, Jordan Veretout resumed victoriously just before the break (2-1).
Corentin Tolisso then thought to equalize but he went offside before placing his victorious header…
Returning from the locker room, Pierre Sage changed his team with the entries into play ofAbner Vinicius andErnest Nuamah.
Alexandre Lacazette had the equalizing ball at the end of the head in the 68th minute but the General lost his duel with Marco Bizot.
The defeat was logical, as the Rhone defense was feverish and the attack not very daring.
On to the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, with OL’s short trip to Bourgoin-Jallieu on Wednesday.
Stade Brestois 29-Olympique Lyonnais: 2-1 (2-1)
Warnings : Tessmann (57′) for Lyon
Buts : Camara (8′) and Ajorque (25′) for Brest. Veretout (45′) for Lyon
