Marseille beat Clermont 3-0 in a thrilling French Top 14 match on Saturday evening. The result was a major blow to the hopes of Clermont, who had been one of the favorites to win the title this season.
The game began with Marseille taking control of the opening exchanges, but it wasn't until the second half that they really got going. A well-worked team move saw Marseille score their first try of the match, and then two more came soon after as the visitors dominated play.
Clermont put up a good fight, but they couldn't find a way through the Marseille defense, and eventually succumbed to a dominant performance from the home side. The victory means that Marseille have moved into second place in the table, while Clermont slip further down the rankings.
The loss for Clermont is a significant blow to their chances of winning the championship, which has become increasingly difficult to achieve over recent seasons. They will now have to regroup and work hard if they want to compete at the highest level again next year.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from Marseille, who showed why they are considered one of the top teams in Europe. Their victory is a testament to their quality and determination, and they will be looking forward to facing other strong opponents in the coming weeks.