🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold 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, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points. Other Continental Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display. The battle for first continues with several teams competing.