Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.

Other Continental Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.