In what was a thrilling contest on April 2, 2023, at the Stade Francis-Le Ble for the Ligue 1 showdown, the home team Stade Brestois showcased an impressive performance, defeating Toulouse with a final score of 3-1. The assault was well-crafted through strategic plays, mindfully assisted goals and a strong defensive line up, which significantly shaped the outcome of this encounter.

The match opened with an unexpected strike from Toulouse's Thijs Dallinga in the 9th minute, assisted by Branco van den Boomen; this early lead didn't hold for long as Steve Mounie of the Brestois soon found the net in the 32nd minute tying the match, thanks to Romain Del Castillo's strategic assist.

During the second half, Brestois took total control of the match, Jeremy Le Douaron and Mahdi Camara netted their goals in the 62nd and 83rd minutes, respectively, both assisted by Franck Honorat whose contribution was evidently match-defining.

A significant factor that assisted the Brestois was their higher number of shots on target, with a total of 7 as compared to Toulouse's 3. Furthermore, Brestois dominated with more corner kicks (4 to 2) while their disciplined defencive work lead to only 1 offside, as opposed to Toulouse’s 2.

The game was fairly physical, with Brestois committing 16 fouls, 4 more than Toulouse. Brestois managed to contain the fouls within reasonable boundaries, with only 2 players receiving yellow cards, Kenny Lala in the 4th minute and Pierre Lees Melou in the 29th minute. Toulouse, on the other hand, induced disciplinary actions with 4 yellow cards earned, eventually culminating in a red card that left them a man down.

A noteworthy mention is the significant part played by Franck Honorat of Stade Brestois in the match victory. His two assists in the second half not only gave Brestois the lead but eventually sealed the win for them.

In summation, Stade Brestois' superior attacking statistics, involving more shots on target and successful corner kicks, coupled with fewer offsides and an outstanding performance by Franck Honorat, played essential roles in their triumph over Toulouse. On the other side, the lack of discipline exhibited by Toulouse, leading to a higher number of yellow cards and the consequential red card, significantly weakened their match strategy and contributed to their defeat.

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