Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with several teams in the mix.
