Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

Standings Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.