Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with several clubs competing.