Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.