Rennes edges Brest with a penalty shootout win, securing clean sheet against rivals

Rennes have secured their place in the French Cup semi-finals after defeating Brest on penalties following a goalless draw at Stade de la Mosson. The win was a much-needed boost for Rennes, who had lost their previous two matches and were facing a difficult run of fixtures.

The match was a tense affair from start to finish, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. However, it was Rennes who eventually broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Moussa Dembélé scored his fourth goal of the season.

Despite the lead, Rennes struggled to maintain control of the game and were guilty of giving away too many free-kicks. However, they managed to hold on to their lead until full-time, leaving them in pole position to progress to the next round.

In the second half of the match, it looked as though Rennes would be able to seal the victory with a second goal. However, Brest fought back and equalised through a header from Maxime Bessaud in the 81st minute.

The match went into extra time before finally settling on penalties. Rennes, however, were able to secure a 4-2 win thanks to their dominance in the spot-kick-taking department.

With this win, Rennes have secured their place in the French Cup semi-finals and will now face either Lille or Paris Saint-Germain. It is a well-deserved result for the team, who have worked hard all season to reach this stage.

Overall, it has been a tough season for Rennes, who have faced some tough challenges along the way. However, they have shown resilience and determination throughout and have now earned themselves a chance to make amends in the knockout stages. With a win in the semi-final, there is still hope that Rennes can go all the way and lift the trophy.