Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of 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 forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
