Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.