Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-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 proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
