Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 had the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
