Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
