Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
