The French capital city of Marseille and the Italian city of Ajaccio were in the running for the final spot at the FIFA World Cup after a thrilling match between them on Saturday.

Both teams had been struggling to find their rhythm during the tournament, with Marseille failing to create enough opportunities to score goals and Ajaccio struggling to find a consistent rhythm on the pitch.

Despite these challenges, both sides showed great determination and resilience as they battled it out throughout the match.

In the first half, Marseille struggled to find any clear-cut chances, with the goal coming from a penalty shootout when the score was tied at one apiece. However, they managed to break the deadlock just moments later through a stunning strike by Mathieu Valbuena, who scored the winner to secure Marseille's place in the knockout stages.

Ajaccio, meanwhile, was unable to capitalize on their own chances and found themselves trailing the hosts 2-1 heading into the second half.

Despite this, Ajaccio fought back well, scoring twice in the third minute and three minutes before halftime to pull level with Marseille. However, the visitors were unable to build upon their lead and were left with nothing but the ball again as the game went into extra time.

In the end, it was Marseille who emerged victorious, securing a place in the semi-finals with a narrow victory over Ajaccio. The win lifted the French side into fourth place in the group stage, while Ajaccio fell short of qualifying for the main event.

Overall, the match was a testament to the resilience of both teams and the importance of teamwork in football. While Marseille may have fallen short in terms of goals scored, their spirit and determination should not be underestimated. With a strong squad and a solid performance against Ajaccio, Marseille could well make a deep run in the tournament.