Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
