Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in earning the victory.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

  • Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
  • Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
  • The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.
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