Defenders rescue Rennes in 2-1 win vs Brest

PARIS (AP) — Rennes' defenders came to the rescue in a 2-1 win against Brest in the French league on Saturday.

The home side hit the crossbar through forward Martin Terrier in a one-sided first half, but fell behind in the 57th minute after Brest midfielder Franck Honorat scored.

Center-halves Damien Da Silva and Nayef Aguerd then pounced to give Rennes a much-needed win after dropping points in recent weeks.

Da Silva turned in a cross from close range in the 65th and Aguerd headed home a cross four minutes later.

Third-place Rennes is level on 18 points with second-place Lille and leader Paris Saint-Germain, which was playing at Nantes later Saturday.

Lille faces Lyon on Sunday.

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