Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, 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 forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s 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 added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
