Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.
