Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs in the mix.
