Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat 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 generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
