Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener 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 close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.
