BREST, France — In an exciting Ligue 1 matchup on Friday, Brest managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Auxerre, coming back from behind on two occasions. The encounter showcased both teams’ determination and skill as they fought for crucial points.

Auxerre, who had not tasted victory since November, started the match with energy and quickly took the lead in the 18th minute. Gaetan Perrin skillfully controlled a knockdown from Theo Blair and fired it into the net, giving Auxerre an early advantage.

The home side showed resilience, with Abdoulaye Ndiaye leveling the score at 1-1 around the hour mark. Ndiaye was alert to pounce on a loose ball in the penalty area, creating a moment of celebration for the home crowd. However, just 15 minutes later, Auxerre regained their lead when Perrin scored his second goal, displaying a striker’s instinct to put the visitors ahead once again at 2-1.

Despite being behind, Brest continued to fight and was rewarded for their efforts with an equalizer from Ludovic Ajorque in the 79th minute. Ajorque found the back of the net with a well-placed header, ensuring that the home team left with a hard-fought point.

As the match concluded, Brest found themselves sitting in eighth place in the Ligue 1 standings, while Auxerre remained in the 11th position, still searching for their first win in 11 matches. The draw served as a testament to both teams’ perseverance and determination.