Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
