Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
