Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine 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 pressure was crucial in securing three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
