Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with several clubs competing.
