Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.
