Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian 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 score even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs competing.
