Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.
