Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score despite pressure 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 succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.