Ajorque brace downs Marseille as Brest climb | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Brest beat Marseille 2-0 in Ligue 1 at Stade Francis-Le Blé. Ludovic Ajorque headed the hosts ahead in the 10th minute, then doubled the lead with another header (29.). Les Phocéens earned a penalty when Mason Greenwood was fouled, but Gregorie Coudert saved from the spot (82.). Les Olympiens dominated the ball with 67.9% possession and recorded 17 attempts, but the finishing deserted them. Brest climb from 12th to 11th and visit Metz next, while Les Olympiens host Lyon.

Player of the Match: Ludovic Ajorque decided the contest with a first half brace and bullied the back line, winning nine aerial duels and firing five attempts.

Stat of the Match: Les Phocéens produced 17 attempts, yet failed to score, underlining their lack of cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces mattered for Brest, with Hugo Magnetti's cross creating the second goal. Gregorie Coudert made four saves, including a penalty stop, to protect the clean sheet. Brest rise from 12th to 11th in Ligue 1, while Les Olympiens remain fourth.