Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
