Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted 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. 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
