Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Under manager 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. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
