Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
