Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour 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.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs in the mix.
