Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged 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. The visitors’ 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
