Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
