Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
