Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 had the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
