Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
