Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 had the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
