Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with several teams in the mix.
