Brest clinched a 2-1 victory over Sparta Prague in their Champions League clash on Wednesday, a win that pushed the French club closer to securing a spot in the next round. Edimilson Fernandes opened the scoring in the 37th minute. As rain poured down over Prague, a corner was headed toward Fernandes, who, slipping on the slick grass, managed to send a precise shot into the net, giving Brest a crucial first-half lead.
The match remained tightly contested as Sparta sought an equalizer, but Brest's defense held firm. Just ten minutes from full time, a scramble in the Sparta goal area led to an unfortunate own goal by Kaan Kairinen, effectively sealing the game for Brest. Kairinen got the final touch as Brest piled on pressure, stretching Sparta’s defense to breaking point.