Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute 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.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
