Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.