Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize 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 Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.
