Ligue 1 McDonalds, Spherical 18, 17/01/2025
Targets from Hugo Magnetti and Ludovic Ajorque hand Brest the Brittany Derby win in opposition to Jorge Sampaoli’s Les Rouge et Noir. Rennes concede a fourth straight defeat in all competitions which additional weakens Jorge Sampaoli’s place.
The Match
Many of the early motion was set not on the pitch however off it as residence followers hung a number of banners lambasting Stade Rennais, whose wretched begin of the season put them in 14th place within the Ligue 1 standings and already out of the Coupe de France. Nonetheless, Rennes have been probably the most threatening aspect within the first half. Lorenz Assignon went inches away from opening the scoring after nice footwork down Brest’s left channel.
As they usually do earlier than their Champions League recreation, Brest felt gradual to get going, and Rennes have been left to rue the possibilities they missed to make them pay for it. Arnaud Kalimuendo headed away a Brest nook kick on the close to submit for Edimilson Fernandes to go the ball exterior the penalty field for Hugo Magnetti. The midfielder struck a robust and exact effort down Brice Samba’s backside left nook. The France worldwide goalie conceded on the Pirates’ first shot heading in the right direction.
The guests’ objective seemed to have already damaged the hosts’ resolve prefer it did when Rennes barely rebelled when Marseille’s Adrien Rabiot turned . Simply earlier than half-time, Wales worldwide Jordan James noticed his deflected effort rattled by Marco Bizot’s crossbar.
Early within the second half, the guests missed a wonderful alternative to double their lead. Mama Baldé sped by way of Adrien Truffert and dribbled previous Hans Hateboer however Samba denied him from shut vary though the previous Lyon striker may, and may, have handed the ball to Ludovic Ajorque. The France worldwide would rightly take the blame for Brest’s second objective although. His mediocre clearance may solely discover Luck Zogbé, who instantly fed substitute Abdallah Sima. The Brighton loanee’s cross for Ajorque was excellent and Brest seemed in high form with twenty minutes to spare.
To their credit score, Rennes rallied this time with nothing extra to lose and a fourth straight defeat looming massive. Mahdi Camara missed the ball and substitute Amine Gouiri handed to Ludovic Blas, whose well-taken left-foot shot thwarted Bizot on his proper. Les Rouge et Noir had a number of alternatives to revive parity however their closing ball left a lot to be desired as Sampaoli collapsed to the bottom in despair when a tame shot from Gouiri was comfortably caught by Bizot.
Rennes wouldn’t restore parity and lose for a straight recreation in a row. A critical disaster looms for Les Rouge et Noir.
Rennes Participant Scores
Brice Samba – 4
The previous Nottingham Forest and Lens goalie received’t escape scrutiny as a result of, for the second time this week after Rennes’ Coupe de France exit in opposition to Troyes, his poor distribution led to a objective. Though it could be harsh responsible him for Magnetti’s opener, he nonetheless conceded from Brest’s first shot heading in the right direction.
Lorenz Assignon – 4
Hans Hateboer – 4
Christopher Wooh – 4
Leo Ostigard – 3
Adrien Truffert – 3
Azor Matusiwa – 3
Jordan James – 4
Seko Fofana – 4
The previous GFFN 100 winner seems to be the shadow of the participant he was at Lens eighteen months in the past. The previous Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq midfielder seems to be uncomfortable enjoying on the left wing, prompting Sampaoli to hook James for a left-winger in Amine Gouiri on the hour mark. Booked for a cynical foul on Zogbé.
Ludovic Blas – 5
Arnaud Kalimuendo – 2
Brest Participant Scores
Marco Bizot – 6
The Dutch goalkeeper has been stable all through the sport with a few saves to frustrate Rennes, together with a world-class save to stop Wooh’s header from moving into.
Kenny Lala – 5
Brendan Chardonnet – 6
Abdoulaye Ndiaye – 6
Luck Zogbe – 5
Edimilson Fernandes – 5
Hugo Magnetti – 6
Mahdi Camara – 5
Kamory Doumbia – 5
Mama Baldé – 4
Ludovic Ajorque – 6
The centre-forward was once more a pest to defend and a dependable outlet due to his hold-up play. He was justly rewarded with the objective that will be Brest’s winner.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval, reporting from Rennes’ Roazhon Park