Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added 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 delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.
