Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-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 proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback 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 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 delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
