Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.