Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
