Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.