Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback 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 just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
