Soccer-Monaco move second after 2-0 win over Brest

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Brest v AS Monaco - Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France - April 21, 2024 AS Monaco's Krepin Diatta in action with Brest's Kenny Lala REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

(Reuters) - AS Monaco won 2-0 at Brest on Sunday to overtake their opponents in the Ligue 1 standings and move into second place, extending their unbeaten run to seven games despite finishing the match with nine men.

Monaco have 55 points, two ahead of Brest and with a game in hand, while Lille, who have also played a game less, are one point behind Brest in fourth after their 1-0 win over Strasbourg.