Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure proved crucial in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback 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 half-hour 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 had the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
