Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in earning the victory.
Additional European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
