Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock 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 capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with several teams competing.
