Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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 last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.
