Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.
