Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, 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 with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
