Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams competing.
