Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
