Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match 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 throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory.
Additional Continental 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 late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
