Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.
