Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, 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 the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
