Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with several teams competing.
