Lille narrowly defeated Ajaccio 1-0 in a tense match that saw Jonathan David score the winning goal for Lille on the night.
The match was played at Stade de la Meinau in Lille and was expected to be a close contest given the teams' recent form. However, it turned out to be a dominant performance from Lille's defense that kept Ajaccio at bay.
Jonathan David scored the only goal of the game in the 26th minute when he took advantage of a poor defensive decision by Ajaccio goalkeeper Antoine Griezmann. The French midfielder pounced on a loose ball and calmly placed the ball into the back of the net to give Lille the lead.
Ajaccio had some chances in the second half but failed to capitalize on them. The team's attacking players were struggling to create space against Lille's robust defense and struggled to find their rhythm.
Despite the loss, Lille maintained their clean sheet, which is a testament to the strength of their defense. The team's midfielders, including Nacer Chadli, Kevin De Bruyne, and Lucas Moura, played a key role in keeping Ajaccio at bay.
The victory over Ajaccio gives Lille a much-needed win after a difficult start to the season. The team will now look to build on this momentum and continue their push towards the top of the league table.