Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional European Matches
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 goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
