Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
