Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener 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 point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure was crucial in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.
