Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
