Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
