Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 last word late in added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
