Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
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 Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
