Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added 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 close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams competing.
