Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener 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 point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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 La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
