Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit 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 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created 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 top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
