Brest defeats Le Havre 2-1 for first Ligue 1 win

Brest secured its first victory of the Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 away win against Le Havre. Camory Doumbia was the standout performer, scoring both goals for the visitors.

Brest took an early lead in the 12th minute through a penalty converted by Doumbia. The match shifted significantly in the final minute of the first half when Le Havre defender Junior Mwanga received a direct red card for a professional foul, leaving the hosts with ten men for the remainder of the game.

Doumbia extended the lead to 2-0 shortly after the second half began. Le Havre managed to reduce the deficit in the 79th minute when Ryan Fofana converted a penalty, but they were unable to find an equalizer. Following this result, Brest moved to fourth place in the temporary standings with 5 points, while Le Havre remains in 16th place with 1 point.