Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
