Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure was crucial in earning the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
