### Marseille's Draw with Ajaccio Misses Chance to Close Points Gap

In a disappointing match that could have had far-reaching consequences for the French champions' title race, Marseille failed to capitalize on their chances against Ajaccio on Sunday night. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at Stade Louis II, leaving both teams tied on 26 points in Ligue 1.

#### Marseille's Performance

Marseille started the game brightly, dominating possession and creating several opportunities. However, they couldn't convert any of these into goals. Their most promising chance came in the 28th minute when Antoine Griezmann's cross was headed wide by defender Nicolas Pépé. Marseille also had several other close calls, including a corner kick from Victor Witsel which was deflected off the post.

On the other hand, Ajaccio took control of the second half, dominating the midfield and attacking with flair. They capitalized on their chances more effectively than Marseille, with goals from Yannick Bolasie and Romain Laporte in the 75th and 84th minutes respectively. This put Ajaccio ahead by two goals heading into injury time.

#### Closing the Points Gap

The loss leaves Marseille with only one point separating them from Lyon, who currently leads the table with 29 points. With only three matches remaining, it will be crucial for Marseille to secure victory over Metz or Toulouse in order to stay in contention for the title. A win would give Marseille a chance to move up to third place and potentially force Lyon into a play-off spot.

#### Next Steps

For Marseille, the next few weeks will be critical as they aim to climb back into the top four. The team will need to focus on improving their defensive solidity and increasing their goal-scoring efficiency. They will also need to address some of the issues that led to their poor performance in this match, such as a lack of creativity in attack and inconsistent defending.

Ajaccio, on the other hand, will continue their push for the title. They now face Montpellier in the next round of fixtures, and will need to maintain their form if they want to keep pace with Marseille.

Overall, while Marseille missed out on a potential opportunity to close the gap on Lyon, the result serves as a reminder of the challenges facing the club in the upcoming season. With each match, the battle for the Ligue 1 title will become even more intense, and both teams will need to perform at their best to stand a chance of securing the coveted title.