Stunning Ligue 1 win for Nantes as they improve relegation prospects against Ajaccio

Nantes secured a stunning Ligue 1 victory over Ajaccio on Sunday, improving their chances of avoiding relegation. The result was a resounding 4-0 triumph, with the hosts dominating from start to finish.

The first goal came early in the second half when midfielder Jonathan Bamba scored his first professional goal for Nantes. The forward had been impressive throughout the match and his strike gave his team the lead they needed.

The visitors struggled to create any real opportunities in the opening stages of the game, but that changed towards the end of the first half. Substitute Yannick Benayoun made the most of a mistake by Ajaccio's goalkeeper and fired home a well-taken penalty to give his side the lead.

Nantes continued to press for more goals after the break, and were rewarded with another goal just before halftime when defender Maxence Lacroix headed home from close range.

Ajaccio put up a good fight in the second half, but it wasn't enough to prevent Nantes from securing all three points. The win means that Nantes now have a better chance of staying in Ligue 1 than they did at the beginning of the season.

The win was a huge boost for Nantes' morale, and could be the catalyst for a strong run of form in the remainder of the campaign. The club will now look to continue their winning ways in their next match, which is away to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday.