Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
