Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals 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 had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
