Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Led by manager 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 leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.