Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 had the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded 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 continues with several clubs in the mix.
