Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with several teams competing.
