Monaco defeated Ajaccio 3-1 in the first round of the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The match was played at Stade Louis II in Nice, with both teams looking to secure their spot in the top flight for the season.

The victory came as a surprise to many, as Monaco had been struggling with injuries and form throughout the league. However, they were able to capitalize on some poor defending from Ajaccio and take advantage of some errors made by their opponents.

In the first half, Monaco dominated the possession and controlled the game. They created several chances but failed to convert them into goals. In contrast, Ajaccio looked more comfortable in the second half and started making progress.

However, Monaco's攻击力 finally paid off when Ben Yedder scored his first goal of the season in the 66th minute. He capitalized on a loose ball and slotted it past the goalkeeper.

Ajaccio responded quickly and equalized just one minute later when Frédéric found the back of the net. But Monaco soon regained control and took advantage of another opportunity in the 79th minute when Disasi scored his first goal of the season.

With the win, Monaco moved up to ninth place in the table, while Ajaccio dropped to tenth place. The result will be important for both teams as they look to secure their spots in the Champions League qualification race.