Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian 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 pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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 deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
