Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th 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, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning the victory.
Additional European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
