Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged 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. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
