Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic 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 just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
