Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.
