Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle 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 first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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 had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several teams competing.
