Ligue 1: Brest Stun Strasbourg at La Meinau with a Late Magnetti Thunderbolt

Brest shocked Strasbourg 2–1 at La Meinau thanks to a spectacular late strike from Hugo Magnetti, overturning an early deficit and climbing out of the danger zone in Ligue 1.

Brest delivered one of the surprise results of Ligue 1’s 14th matchday, overturning an early deficit to defeat Strasbourg 2–1 at La Meinau. A spectacular long-range strike from Hugo Magnetti sealed the win, lifting the Bretons out of danger while handing Strasbourg a costly setback at home.

Opposite Momentum, Same Mission

Strasbourg entered the match in excellent form at home — five wins from six at La Meinau — and sitting seventh in the league. Brest, by contrast, were hovering just above the relegation zone and missing several key players, including Majecki, Locko and Coulibaly.

Both sides also had notable absences: Strasbourg were without Valentin Barco and Abdoul Ouattara, but remained favourites given their home record and recent momentum.

Strasbourg Strike First

Liam Rosenior’s team wasted no time asserting themselves. The hosts pushed forward aggressively, knowing wins elsewhere in the league had tightened the race for European spots. Their pressure paid off early:

11’ — Samuel Amo-Ameyaw (1–0): Ben Chilwell curled a long, skimming cross across the Brest penalty area. Amo-Ameyaw arrived perfectly at the far post to smash the ball under the bar.

Strasbourg’s fast start could have put the match out of reach. Panichelli struck the bar before the half-hour, and Coudert had to intervene multiple times to prevent a second goal. Brest, however, refused to fold.

Brest Grow Into the Match

Despite Strasbourg’s control, Brest began finding pockets of space and growing in confidence. Chotard’s powerful effort just missed the far post, and the visitors ended the first half with more intent than they began.

The hosts, meanwhile, were wasteful. Missed chances from Chilwell and an acrobatic Panichelli attempt kept Brest alive — and the momentum slowly shifted.

Second Half: Brest Hit Back

A Penalty Turns the Match

Just 10 minutes into the second half, Brest were rewarded for their improved discipline and pressing:

55’ — Romain Del Castillo (pen., 1–1): Amo-Ameyaw, scorer of the opener, conceded a penalty with a clumsy intervention on Díaz. Del Castillo converted confidently to bring Brest level.

Suddenly Strasbourg were rattled. Their structure loosened, their passing became rushed, and Brest sensed vulnerability.

Mboup forced a strong save from Penders shortly after, and Del Castillo continued orchestrating attacks intelligently between the lines.

Final Act: A Golazo Silences La Meinau

Strasbourg attempted to respond. Substitute Diego Moreira injected energy, and Coudert was called upon to deny Omobamidele’s header in the 74th minute — a key turning point.

But just as Strasbourg appeared closest to a winning goal, the match flipped again.

82’ — Hugo Magnetti (1–2): After a long ball behind Baldé, Magnetti retrieved the loose play and unleashed a stunning missile from distance. The ball rocketed into the top corner — a goal worthy of winning any match.

The strike stunned La Meinau. Strasbourg pushed desperately for an equaliser, but Brest were disciplined, compact and determined to take home maximum points.

What This Result Means

For Brest

They climb out of the lower danger zone, rising to 12th in the Ligue 1 table.
The performance showed resilience, tactical intelligence and mental toughness.
Hugo Magnetti’s wondergoal will go down as one of the weekend’s highlights.

For Strasbourg

They lose valuable ground in the hunt for European places.
Home invincibility at La Meinau takes a hit.
Missed chances — especially in the first half — proved costly.

Conclusion

In a match of shifting momentum, Brest’s composure and clinical finishing made the difference. Strasbourg looked set for another home victory, but football rarely follows the script — and Magnetti’s spectacular late strike ensures this match will be remembered.