Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
