Date: July 19, 2026 | Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest

Match Overview

Stade Brestois 29 continued their pre-season preparations with a 2–2 draw against Concarneau in a friendly at home. The match gave Brest’s squad valuable minutes as they gear up for the upcoming Ligue 1 campaign, while Concarneau, of Ligue 2, showed they will be a competitive force in the second tier.

First Half: Brest Dominate but Concarneau Strike Back

Brest started with energy and intensity, pressing high from the first whistle. Their reward came in the 16th minute when forward Steve Mounié rose highest to meet a cross and headed powerfully into the net. The home side continued to control possession, with midfielders Pierre Lees-Melou and Hugo Magnetti dictating the tempo.

Just before the half-hour mark, Brest doubled their lead through a clinical counter-attack. Mounié turned provider, slipping a pass to Romain Del Castillo, who slotted home from a tight angle. It seemed Brest were cruising, but Concarneau had other ideas. In the 39th minute, a long ball caught the Brest defense off guard, and Concarneau striker Gaëtan Courtet latched onto it to lob the goalkeeper, making it 2–1 at half-time.

Second Half: Concarneau Earn a Draw

The second half saw both managers make multiple substitutions, disrupting the flow. Concarneau grew into the game, and in the 68th minute they equalized. A free kick from the left was swung into the box, and after a scramble, defender Joris Sainati prodded the ball over the line. Brest pushed for a winner, but Concarneau’s defense held firm to secure a credible draw.

Key Points

• 16' – Steve Mounié heads Brest into the lead (1-0)
• 27' – Romain Del Castillo doubles the lead (2-0)
• 39' – Gaëtan Courtet pulls one back for Concarneau (2-1)
• 68' – Joris Sainati equalizes from a set piece (2-2)

Brest’s inability to keep a clean sheet will be a concern for coach Eric Roy, especially with the Ligue 1 season fast approaching. However, the attacking partnership between Mounié and Del Castillo looked promising. Concarneau, meanwhile, will be pleased with their resilience and organization.

Pre-Season Context

This friendly was part of Brest’s preparation for their Ligue 1 campaign, where they aim to build on a solid mid-table finish last season. Concarneau, promoted to Ligue 2, are using these matches to sharpen their squad for the challenge ahead. Both teams will take positives from the workout.