Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match 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 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 Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal 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 quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing 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 pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.
