Brest have secured their place in the next round of the Coupe de France after defeating Strasbourg 2-1 at Stade des Lumières on Tuesday night. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating numerous opportunities throughout the game.

In the first half, Brest were the better side and took the lead through a penalty from Florian Thauvin in the 45th minute. However, Strasbourg did not give up and fought back with determination in the second half.

In the 68th minute, a goal from Yann Le Douaron helped to level the score for Strasbourg. The goal came after a long ball into the box which found Le Douaron unmarked and he slotted home the equalizer.

The match continued to be a tight affair but it was Brest who ultimately claimed victory in extra time thanks to a well-taken goal from Thauvin.

With this win, Brest move into the next round of the Coupe de France and will now face either Rennes or Lens in the quarter-finals. It is an important result for the team as they look to continue their good form in domestic football.

Le Douaron's goal has also given him more confidence ahead of the upcoming matches and he looks set to feature heavily in the coming weeks. He has been a key player for the team so far this season and his performance against Strasbourg was a testament to that.

It is clear that Brest are looking to progress further in the competition and they will be hoping to build on this win against Strasbourg. With Le Douaron scoring, it could be a boost for the team and they will need to continue to perform well if they want to achieve their goals.