Doumbia brace lifts Brest into top four at Le Havre | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Brest beat Le Havre 2-1 in Ligue 1. In the 12th minute, Kamory Doumbia converted a penalty after Lionel M'Pasi fouled Ludovic Ajorque. Junior Mwanga was sent off for Le Havre in the second minute of first half stoppage time, and Doumbia struck again soon after the restart (51.). Substitute Rayan Fofana reduced the deficit from the spot (79.), yet Brest produced nine shots on target from 19 attempts despite 43.8% possession. Brest climb from sixth to fourth and host Paris Saint-Germain next, while Le Havre drop from 14th to 16th and host Angers.

Player of the Match: Kamory Doumbia dictated the result with two goals and three attempts, adding a second after the break and carrying Brest's threat in transition.

Stat of the Match: Lionel M'Pasi made seven saves, keeping Le Havre in contention for long spells.

Three Things We Learned: Kamory Doumbia is now Ligue 1's leading scorer with four goals. Le Havre played over a half with ten men after Junior Mwanga's dismissal before the interval. Brest made 30 clearances, showing the visitors' resolve under late pressure.