Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.