Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold 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 last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across 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 stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
