Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track 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 throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad 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. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
