Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged 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 half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
