Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark 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 capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
