Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with several teams in the mix.
