On Sunday, Ajaccio suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Clermont in their Ligue 1 match, losing by a scoreline of 0-2. The loss was Ajaccio's third consecutive defeat in their quest for survival in the top-flight, leaving them with just three points from six games.
The match was a disappointing one for Ajaccio, who had been struggling all season to find consistency in their performances. Despite having a strong squad, they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against Clermont, who were clinical throughout the game.
In the first half, Ajaccio looked out of sorts as they failed to make any meaningful contributions on the pitch. Their defense was porous, allowing Clermont to create several chances that went begging. Meanwhile, Ajaccio's attack lacked creativity and direction, failing to put pressure on the Clermont goal.
As the second half progressed, Ajaccio began to show signs of life, but it was too little, too late. In the 76th minute, a well-worked counterattack saw Ajaccio's defense caught napping, and Clermont's forward scored from close range.
The result was a blow for Ajaccio, who had already missed out on European football last season. They now face the prospect of being relegated back to Ligue 2, where they have spent much of the past two seasons.
Angers also lost their match on Sunday, which means they are also heading down to Ligue 2. The relegation is a harsh blow for both teams, who will be hoping to bounce back next season. It remains to be seen whether Ajaccio and Angers can turn things around in the coming weeks, or if this is the end of their respective campaigns.