Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
