Ajorque nets winner as Brest edge Metz and climb to ninth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Brest beat Metz 1-0 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Ludovic Ajorque settled it in the 69th minute, converting after Brendan Chardonnet's headed pass. Earlier, Daouda Guindo was sent off after a VAR upgrade (22.), leaving the visitors with ten men for over an hour. Metz dominated the ball with 65.6% possession, yet Gregorie Coudert produced six saves to keep them at bay. The result lifts Brest from 11th to ninth while Metz remain 18th, with Brest hosting Le Havre next and Metz visiting Lens.

Player of the Match: Gregorie Coudert commanded his box and made six saves, including a sharp stop from Maxime Colin, to secure a clean sheet behind a stretched back line.

Stat of the Match: Brest produced 43 clearances, a backs-to-the-wall effort that protected their slim advantage.

Three Things We Learned: Brest played with ten from the 22nd minute after Daouda Guindo's dismissal following a VAR review. Metz fired 24 attempts and earned 12 corners but hit the target only six times for a 25.0% shot accuracy. Ajorque's winner arrived with Brest's only shot on target, underscoring their efficiency under pressure.