Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling 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 just 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 delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
