Ligue 1: Brest claim first win as Le Mans hold Nice

Brest finally have their first win. The unbeaten side defeated Le Havre 2-1 on Saturday in the third round of Ligue 1, thanks to two goals from Kamory Doumbia.

Le Havre played the entire second half with 10 men after a red card just before halftime. Brest moved provisionally into fifth place, while Le Havre continued to wait for their first victory of the season.

Nice also remain without a win after drawing 1-1 with Le Mans at the Allianz Riviera. Adil Bourabaa gave the visitors the lead in the 13th minute with a fine strike after a poor pass from Youssouf Ndayishimiye. Elye Wahi equalized for Nice before halftime after Sofiane Diop sent him through.

Le Mans, who were still playing in the National division two seasons ago, looked the better side and nearly took all three points. Louis Mafouta hit the post in the 87th minute after breaking through one-on-one with Yehvann Diouf. Nice had welcomed back supporters who had been barred from the stadium for more than three months, while the match also included a tribute to the victims of the July 14, 2016 attack.

The result left both Nice and Le Mans with two points from three matches. The article portrays Nice as a team still searching for a leader and facing a lengthy rebuilding process, while Le Mans left the French Riviera frustrated after missing a narrow chance to win.