Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous 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 tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.