Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
