The first Champions League goal in the history of the French club was scored by Magnetti, and Sima brought victory to the hosts
French Brest debuted in Champions League home win over Austria By storm — 2:1.
The tournament’s absolute newcomer took a beautiful lead – in the middle of the first half, Ugo Magnetti scored a great shot on touch from the half-circle line.
The hosts played with an advantage, but were unable to develop it, moreover, they let a goal into the locker room. A sharp Austrian counterattack ended with a cross from William Boving, which Edmilson Fernandez cut into his own goal.
After the break, Brest stepped up even more and quickly took the lead again. Abdallah Sima did a great job in the opponent’s penalty area and, turning around, fired into the goal.
The visitors were unable to offer anything substantial in response, and played the rest of the game with ten men. The result was a well-deserved victory for the French team with a historical flavor.
In the 2nd round, Brest will travel to Salzburg, and Sturm will host Brugge.
- Champions League. 1st round
Brest — Sturm — 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Magnetti, 23, Sima, 56 – Fernandez, 45+1, own goal
Removal: Laval (Sh), 89
Source: Sportarena
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