Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with several clubs competing.
