Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs competing.
