Brest Vs Marseille: brest vs marseille recap after Greenwood miss
brest vs marseille ended in a 2-0 win for the home side as two first-half headers put Brest in control and a late penalty miss by Mason Greenwood kept Marseille from mounting a comeback.
Match developments: brest vs marseille
Habib Beye’s first match in charge of Marseille yielded a defeat as Brest secured a 2-0 victory on Friday in Brest, France. Ludovic Ajorque scored twice with headers in the first half, giving the hosts a clear advantage before halftime. A later effort from Ajorque rattled the crossbar and nearly produced a third goal.
Brest Vs Marseille: key moments
Marseille increased their presence in the second half but were unable to convert pressure into goals. Mason Greenwood, identified in match coverage as Ligue 1's top goal-scorer, had a prime opportunity seven minutes from time after being brought down by Daouda Guindo. His penalty was saved by Brest goalkeeper Gregoire Coudertt, keeping the scoreline at 2-0 and sealing the result.
Player watch: Romain Del Castillo and squad notes
Pre-match player-prop discussion highlighted Romain Del Castillo as an attacking option for Brest ahead of the scheduled meeting. The next fixture between the clubs is set for 2: 45 PM ET on Friday, February 20. Brest’s most recent outing before this result was a 1-1 draw away to Lille, in which Brest was outshot 14–7.
Standings impact and short-term outlook
The defeat left Marseille winless in four Ligue 1 games and placed them in fourth position, five points behind Lyon, who hold a game in hand against Strasbourg on Sunday. The result raises immediate questions about Marseille’s ability to secure a European spot next year; if the winless run continues, those hopes will face increased pressure. Observables to watch in coming days include Marseille’s results in the league and Lyon’s outcome in the game in hand.
Details such as player availability for the next meeting are not publicly confirmed. The match timeline and the 2: 45 PM ET kickoff for the forthcoming fixture remain the clearest scheduling indicators for both sides as they regroup after this result.
