After having won its first victory of the season in Brest, AC Ajaccio wants to start a series with the reception of Clermont (11th) in Corsica.
For its big comeback in Ligue 1, AC Ajaccio could expect a complicated season. Not spoiled by the calendar, the Corsicans had to wait for the 8e day to clinch their first-ever victory. Still last in the championship, Olivier Pantaloni’s men are not yet dying. Faced with Lyon (2-1 defeat), Lens (0-0 draw) or Lille (1-3), the Ajacciens held their rank, without however managing to scratch more points from the big teams in the championship. But the encouraging defeats are frustrating, it was time to get that first success.
Deliverance in Brest
Between the last two formations of Ligue 1, the match was filled with pride. At home, the Brestois wanted to take some distance from Ajaccio, and hang up the team wagon outside the red zone. At the end of a chopped match, it is the Corsicans who pull out of the game. On the hour mark, Romain Hamouma gives the advantage to his camp. The Acéistes held firm, showing commitment and fighting spirit. Despite the last few minutes to bend their backs (71% possession for Brest in the last quarter of an hour), Ajaccio validates this victory and finally unlocks. From now on, the representatives of the Island of Beauty want to capitalize, and above all to garner points.
Start a series
As since the beginning of the season, it is this character, this desire, which is the strength of this collective. Solid in the air, Mathieu Coutadeur and his family know how to make their physique speak. This aggressiveness in duels can be invaluable. With the season now well underway, the ACA needs to score points. Facing Clermont, 11e, the Corsicans can stick to the rest of the bottom of the table. Letting go now is the risk of seeing this difficult start turn into a difficult season. Injured in the last match, Benjamin Leroy could return to the group.
