Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with several clubs competing.
