Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
