Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
