Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
