Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position 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 Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional European 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 goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
