Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.
