Brest secured their promotion hopes after defeating Strasbourg in a closely contested match at the Le Douaron Stadium.

The match was a tightly fought affair, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for the three points. Brest were able to secure a narrow 1-0 win thanks to a goal from substitute Jean-Francois Riviere in the 88th minute.

Despite being down by one goal, Strasbourg fought back valiantly, but Brest held firm and sealed their fate with a solid defensive display.

With this win, Brest now have a comfortable lead over second-placed Reims, who they face on Sunday, which will be crucial in securing their promotion.

The victory also means that Brest have made it into the play-offs, where they will face either Lorient or Nice, depending on how other results go.

Overall, it was a tough match, but Brest came out on top, securing their promotion chances with a hard-fought victory. The team is now looking forward to the next challenge ahead, knowing that they have the chance to compete for the championship title.