Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring 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 numerous 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 forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
