Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
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 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 had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
