Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute 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.
The team’s ability to score despite pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s 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 deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
