Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.
