Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian 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 capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
