Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
