Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just 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 derby defeat 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 home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
