French Ligue 1 side Brest climbed to fourth place in their Europa League group standings with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sparta Prague. The win marked an important step in Brest’s European campaign as they pushed further up the table with a strong performance on home turf.
The game began with Brest showing determination to take control. Edimilson Fernandes opened the scoring, finding the net with a composed finish that sent the home crowd into celebration. Fernandes’ early goal set the tone, giving Brest a confident edge as they continued to press forward and put Sparta Prague on the back foot.
Brest’s pressure paid off again as they doubled their lead in unusual fashion. Sparta’s Kaan Kairinen inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, adding to the visitors’ woes and giving Brest a comfortable 2-0 advantage. The own goal further reflected Brest’s dominance in the match, as they capitalized on every opportunity to keep the Czech side under pressure.
Despite trailing by two goals, Sparta Prague continued to push for a way back into the game. They managed to pull one back in stoppage time when Victor Olatunji scored a consolation goal, offering a glimmer of hope in the final moments. However, it was too little too late, as Brest’s defense held firm to secure the three points.
The result leaves Sparta Prague outside of the knockout play-off positions, with work to do if they hope to advance in the competition. Meanwhile, Brest’s victory boosts their chances of progressing, solidifying their position in the top four and highlighting their promising form on the European stage.
