Decisive figure settles it for Brest in Metz | OneFootball

Ludovic Ajorque decided the game in the 69th minute with a left-footed finish, giving Brest a 1-0 win at Metz.

He peeled into space to meet Brendan Chardonnet's headed pass and swept in from the centre of the box (69.).

From there he led the line with authority, winning six aerial duels and drawing three fouls to keep Metz pinned back as Brest managed the closing stages.

The towering forward also mucked in defensively, making three clearances and winning possession 10 times. He finished with one attempt, one on target and a key pass, a tidy all-round shift that underlined his value as an outlet and target.

Because Brest played into him early and attacked the aerial route, his positioning pulled Metz's centre-backs around and created the knockdown that he converted, then bought his side territory when they needed it most.

Brest rise from 11th to ninth and host Le Havre next. Metz visit Lens next.