Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory.

Other Continental Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter 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 clubs in the mix.