Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
