Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European 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 broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
