Brest secured a 2-0 away win against Lorient in the ninth round of the French championship, with both goals arriving in the closing stages.
The first half ended goalless, and neither side was able to take advantage of its opportunities after the break. Lorient held Brest at bay for much of the match, but the deadlock was finally broken in the 69th minute.
Ludovic Ajorque found the net to put the visitors ahead and give Brest control of the contest.
Lorient were handed a chance to level in the 90th minute when the referee awarded them a penalty. However, Tosin Aiyegun was unable to convert the spot-kick, allowing Brest to preserve their advantage.
The hosts’ hopes of rescuing a point disappeared in added time, when Noah Edjouma scored Brest’s second goal to complete the victory.