Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
