Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
