Stade Brestois 29 1-1 Stade de Reims: Brest lose ground in race for second-spot after draw with Reims

Brest held on for a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Reims to stay third in the Ligue 1 standings, as their chances of overtaking second-placed AS Monaco faded.

Marshall Munetsi scored the opening goal for Reims in the 25th minute, meeting Junya Ito's cross on the counterattack. Lilian Brassier's header from a Kenny Lala free kick brought the hosts level before the break.

Brest dominated the second half but failed to score, with winger Jeremy Le Douaron and striker Steve Mounie coming close.

Eric Roy's side, who have qualified for Europe for the first time, are aiming for a Champions League spot with a top-four finish.

They have 58 points with one game left, three behind Monaco, who face Montpellier on Sunday, and three ahead of Lille, who face Nantes. Monaco have two games left and have a better goal difference than Brest.

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