Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs in the mix.
