Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
