Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with several teams in the mix.
