Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical 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 with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
