Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several teams competing.