Rennes defeated Brest in the Ligue 1 match on Sunday, March 22nd, with a penalty shootout victory. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying excellent attacking play.
The game began with Rennes taking control of the midfield, creating numerous opportunities for their forwards to score. However, it was Brest who broke through first, scoring early in the second half to take the lead. This gave them confidence and momentum going into extra time.
In the final minutes of normal time, Rennes were awarded a penalty kick after a foul by Brest's defender. The resulting penalty was converted by Rennes' striker, giving them the lead they needed to secure the win. With just seconds left in stoppage time, Rennes were awarded another penalty kick, this time successfully converted by substitute player Jean-Michel Casimir-Latour. This gave Rennes a 3-1 lead heading into extra time.
In extra time, Rennes continued to dominate possession and create chances. They finally broke through again, scoring twice more to seal the victory. The final result was a 5-1 defeat for Brest, with Rennes maintaining their clean sheet record in the process.
Overall, this was a fantastic performance from Rennes, who demonstrated their quality and determination throughout the match. They were able to overcome a strong opponent like Brest and maintain their lead at the top of the table. It will be interesting to see how they perform against other teams in the coming weeks.