Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
