Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
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. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
