Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient 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 point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs competing.
