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Stade Brestois 29

Pierre Lees-Melou is still working his way back from injury, he may be able to find a spot on the bench against Toulouse.
Expect some changes following European competition, particularly up front with Ajorque / Sima.
Toulouse

Carles Martinez Novell switched to a back three in recent games with Charlie Cresswell making his debut for Les Violets.
Striker Josh King made his first start against Le Havre last week, and will look to keep his spot against Brest.
Mark Mckenzie will slot in at centre back after Logan Costa departed the club for Villarreal.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+1'

Goal! Abdallah Sima shows great vision to find Romain Faivre (Brest) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails into the left side of the goal. 2:0.
90+1'

The referee blows his whistle, Brest are awarded a corner kick.
90

We will have 4 min. of added time.
90'

The foul by Joshua King (Toulouse) was seen by Florent Batta who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
89'

Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
88'

Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
86'

Here is a change. Umit Akdag is going off and Carles Martinez gives the last tactical orders to Jaydee Canvot (Toulouse).
86'

Shavy Babicka (Toulouse) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
84'

The Toulouse players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
82'

Here comes a substitution. Jordan Amavi (Brest) is brought on as a substitute for Massadio Haidara.
81'

A pass by Aron Donnum (Toulouse) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
80'

Aron Donnum (Toulouse) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
78'

Carles Martinez decides to make a substitution. Charlie Cresswell will be replaced by Frank Magri (Toulouse).
76'

Joshua King (Toulouse) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike from the six-yard box wasn't accurate enough and the ball went a few inches wide of the left post.
74'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Jonas Martin walks off the pitch to be replaced by Mahdi Camara (Brest).
73'

A quickly taken corner by Toulouse.
73'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 7:8.
70'

Florent Batta couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Shavy Babicka (Toulouse) and blew his whistle.
69'

Romain Faivre (Brest) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
69'

Romain Faivre (Brest) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
66'

Eric Roy has decided to substitute Ibrahim Salah and he is replaced by Abdallah Sima (Brest).
66'

Mama Balde will be replaced by Ludovic Ajorque (Brest).
66'

It will be a substitution. Romain Faivre (Brest) is ready to enter the pitch as Kamory Doumbia walks off.
65'

Mama Balde (Brest) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
64'

Carles Martinez prepares a substitution. Gabriel Suazo is replaced by Aron Donnum (Toulouse).
64'

Carles Martinez has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Joshua King (Toulouse) replacing Zakaria Aboukhlal.
63'

Substitution. Miha Zajc (Toulouse) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Cristian Casseres walks off.
62'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared.
61'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) gets into a great position in the box after a pass, but sends his shot just wide of the left post.
60'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) beats the defender to the lofted pass inside the box, but can't control his shot and it flashes well wide of the left post.
58'

Brest can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
58'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The ball is out of play. Brest win a corner kick.
56'

Djibril Sidibe (Toulouse) reacts well and displays good awareness near the penalty spot to get on the end of a cross from the free kick. He jumps high and produces a header which goes well over the crossbar.
56'

Gabriel Suazo (Toulouse) is able to continue to play.
55'

Gabriel Suazo (Toulouse) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
55'

Luc Zogbe (Brest) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Florent Batta blows for a foul.
53'

The players claim that Umit Akdag (Toulouse) handled the ball and it seems they are right.
52'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play.
51'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
48'

Djibril Sidibe (Toulouse) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Florent Batta saw the whole situation.
48'

Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse) collects the ball from the free kick and immediately sends his close-range effort just over the crossbar!
47'

Luc Zogbe (Brest) makes a strong challenge and Florent Batta blows for a foul.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+7'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+6'

The referee blows his whistle as Cristian Casseres (Toulouse) was too aggressive in his challenge.
45+4'

The cross into the penalty area from Luc Zogbe (Brest) needed to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team.
45+3'

Florent Batta blows his whistle. Shavy Babicka (Toulouse) commits a foul after dangerous play.
45+1'

The Toulouse players are stunned as referee Florent Batta changes his mind after a VAR review. NO PENALTY! Play to continue.
45

7 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Celebrations by Toulouse are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.
44'

Julien Le Cardinal (Brest) makes a rough challenge and Florent Batta blows his whistle for a foul. PENALTY to Toulouse!
42'

A pass by Luc Zogbe (Brest) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
42'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
40'

Unbelievable miss! Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) reacts superbly to latch on to a rebound, but he blazes the ball high over the crossbar!
40'

The ball is cleared after Yann Gboho (Toulouse) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
40'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Djibril Sidibe (Toulouse) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
36'

Referee halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to Eric Roy, then promptly shows him a RED CARD!
36'

Eric Roy is stunned as referee Florent Batta shows him a yellow card. What was that for?
35'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) can't convert the spot kick. It goes narrowly over the crossbar.
35'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) is going to take the penalty!
34'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) was quite harsh and Florent Batta didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
33'

The Toulouse players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
33'

Referee Florent Batta makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Toulouse. Let’s see what happens!
32'

PENALTY APPEAL after Yann Gboho (Toulouse) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
30'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
30'

Ibrahim Salah (Brest) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked. Brest win a corner.
28'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
27'

Luc Zogbe (Brest) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
26'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
25'

Toulouse are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
23'

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a shot towards the middle of the net, but Marco Bizot is alert and denies him.
21'

GOAL 1:0! Mama Balde (Brest) brilliantly slaloms his way forward past a few defenders and unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, which is deflected and goes into the back of the net.
19'

Florent Batta shows a yellow card to Cristian Casseres (Toulouse) for his blatant foul.
18'

Gabriel Suazo (Toulouse) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play.
17'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
16'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
15'

Ibrahim Salah (Brest) had an opportunity from long range. His low shot was directed towards the middle of the goal, but Guillaume Restes was alert and made a comfortable save.
14'

Djibril Sidibe (Toulouse) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Florent Batta no option but to blow his whistle.
12'

Jonas Martin (Brest) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
11'

Mama Balde (Brest) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear.
11'

Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
10'

Florent Batta blows for a foul after Massadio Haidara (Brest) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
7'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
6'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
6'

Umit Akdag (Toulouse) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
4'

A cross from the corner kick arrives at the feet of Yann Gboho (Toulouse), giving him an opportunity to shoot. He misses completely, way over the bar.
4'

Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
4'

Everything seems to be alright after the game was interrupted, the referee blows his whistle and the match can continue.
3'

The game is interrupted.
2'

Yann Gboho (Toulouse) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Toulouse will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
1'

Toulouse are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The referee of today's match will be Florent Batta.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.