Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike 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 quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
