Monaco are still mathematically in the chase for the
Ligue 1 title following a 1-0 win at Rennes on Saturday.
Emmanuel Riviere was on hand to grab the only goal of the
game 10 minutes after the restart, finishing calmly from close range following
some great work from Jeremy Toulalan.
The result leaves Claudio Ranieri's side 10 points adrift
of leaders Paris Saint-Germain in second place, although the former Chelsea
boss will probably be resigned to the fact that a dramatic title win is looking
unlikely.
Monaco overturning PSG's lead is arguably almost as
unlikely as Ajaccio preserving their Ligue 1 status - the bottom-of-the-table
side will be relegated if Guingamp avoid defeat at Nantes on Sunday, despite
picking up a 1-1 draw at home to Bordeaux.
Their relegation looked to have been sealed when Jussie
struck midway through the second half to give Bordeaux the lead, only for Mehdi
Mostefa to level with a stunning late volley.
Despite such an encouraging performance, the Corsicans
remain 15 points from safety, meaning they are all but down already.
Things look a little better for struggling Sochaux, who
kept their survival hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Toulouse, courtesy of
goals from Jordan Ayew and Roy Contout.
Elsewhere, Lille tightened their grip on third place
after Divock Origi's second-half strike helped them overcome Valenciennes 1-0
at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, taking them eight points clear of nearest rivals
Saint-Etienne, who play on Sunday.
There was more joy for Evian as they continued their
revival by coming from behind to beat Bastia 2-1 at the Parc des Sports,
extending their unbeaten run to four games.
In the day's only other game, a late strike from Vincent
Aboubakar secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Lorient win away to Nice.
Culled from Soccerway
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