Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late 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
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged 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 half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
