Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking 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. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
