Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure was decisive in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
