Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling 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 scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
