Brest Edges Ahead to Beat Odense in Champions League

Odense suffers first defeat of season against Brest

Brest maintains their perfect record in the Champions League with a 40-31 win over Odense, despite the Danish team's strong comeback attempts.

The significant lead proved insurmountable for Odense, and Brest cruised to a convincing victory...

Brest handed Odense their first defeat of the season with a convincing 40-31 victory in the Champions League. The French team maintained their perfect record in the competition, solidifying their top position in the standings.

Odense, the runner-up in the previous season's Champions League, struggled to contain Brest's offense. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't close the gap, with Brest pulling away in the second half. The Danish team's defense was breached multiple times, leading to a significant deficit.

Brest's performance was impressive, with multiple players contributing to their success. Pauline Coatanea excelled on the right wing, scoring four goals, while Pauletta Foppa and Anna Vyakhireva also made significant contributions. The team's cohesion and tactical prowess were on full display, leaving Odense struggling to keep up.

Odense's defense initially posed a challenge for Brest, but the French team soon found their rhythm. Clarisse Mairot led the Brest attack, and they managed to take the lead. Brest's 16-13 lead after 21 minutes marked the turning point.

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Odense's attacking errors allowed Brest to extend their lead to six goals. However, Odense mounted a comeback with an efficient attack, scoring 17 goals before halftime. Despite their efforts, Brest's solid defense held strong, while their offense added 23 goals to their tally.

Odense attempted a comeback, but their gamble to switch to a 7-6 formation backfired. Instead of gaining an advantage, Brest capitalized on the open net, scoring into an empty goal and extending their lead to nine goals.

The significant lead proved insurmountable for Odense, and Brest cruised to a convincing victory. The French team's flawless performance maintained their perfect record and solidified their position at the top of the group.