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Martinez double at Pisa keeps Inter on heels of Serie A leaders AC Milan

Martinez double at Pisa keeps Inter on heels of Serie A leaders AC Milan
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Lautaro Martinez propelled Inter Milan to just one point behind the Serie A leaders by scoring both goals in their 2-0 victory over newly promoted Pisa on Sunday, before Napoli faces Scudetto contenders Roma.

The Argentine forward powered in Pio Espositos low cross in the 69th minute, and then secured Inters position close to city rivals AC Milan with a close-range finish seven minutes from time.

However, that narrow margin at the summit might widen, with second-placed Roma entertaining the title holders in Sundays marquee match.

Tied on 27 points with Inter, Gian Piero Gasperinis Roma can regain first place by beating a Napoli side plagued by injuries at the Stadio Olimpico.

Those strikes from Martinez brought his tally to 10 across all tournaments and spared Inter any embarrassment, since Cristian Chivus team appeared lethargic at the Arena Garibaldi, located near Pisas iconic leaning tower.

A late defeat against Atletico Madrid during the week and a loss in the derby the previous weekend left Inter struggling, and while the three points on Sunday are appreciated, the display overall lacked inspiration.

Pisa, languishing in the relegation zone with only one victory in 13 league outings, created more opportunities until Martinezs precise first-time effort opened the scoring.

Atalantas Raffaele Palladino will take on his former club Fiorentina in another Sunday fixture, after a convincing win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.