Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.
