Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
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 Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way 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.
The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback 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 shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
