On Saturday night, the French Ligue 1 saw two relegation candidates face off in Ajaccio and Clermont. Unfortunately for Ajaccio, their struggles continued as they were defeated by Clermont 0-2.
The match started with Ajaccio dominating possession but failing to create any clear-cut opportunities. The visitors looked strong defensively, with goalkeeper Romain Boiteux making several saves to keep the scoreline low. However, Ajaccio could not find the back of the net despite numerous attempts on goal.
In the second half, things didn't get much better for Ajaccio. They were unable to break down the Clermont defense and were constantly under pressure from the home team. Despite having more chances, Ajaccio couldn't find the breakthrough that would have given them a chance of survival.
The result was a bitter blow for Ajaccio fans who had been hoping for a bright start to the season. The loss means that Ajaccio will be relegated to the Ligue 2 next season, leaving them to rebuild for next year's campaign.
Clermont, on the other hand, secured their place in the top flight after a solid performance against Ajaccio. The victory will give them renewed confidence ahead of the new season and could see them challenging for honours this time around.
Overall, it was a disappointing evening for Ajaccio, who will now focus on rebuilding for next season. Meanwhile, Clermont can look forward to a promising future in Ligue 1.