Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, 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 scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
