Doumbia inspires Brest to opening-day draw at Le Mans | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Le Mans and Brest drew 2-2 at the Stade Marie-Marvingt. Romain Del Castillo struck in the 31st minute, finishing a fast break laid on by Kamory Doumbia. Le Mans hit back in the second minute of first half stoppage time through Dame Gueye. Louis Mafouta then edged the hosts in front (55.), but Brest's 26 attempts eventually told as Doumbia levelled (62.). Both start the Ligue 1 season with a point, with Le Mans visiting Rennes next and Brest hosting Toulouse.

Player of the Match: Kamory Doumbia drove Brest's comeback with a goal and an assist, added four attempts and completed 12 successful final third passes to keep the visitors on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Brest registered 26 attempts, underlining sustained pressure despite trailing after the break.

Three Things We Learned: Louis Mafouta delivered end product for Le Mans, recording a goal and an assist. Ludovic Ajorque fired seven attempts and won 11 aerial duels for Brest but could not convert. Brest's wing supply was relentless, delivering 28 crosses at 39.3% accuracy.