Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
