Roma and Inter Draw 2-2 in Serie A Clash

AS Roma and Inter Milan played to a 2-2 draw in the fifth round of Italian Serie A on Saturday, 19 September 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Roma dominated the first half and took a commanding 2-0 lead through goals from Manu Koné in the 6th and 37th minutes. Inter staged a second-half comeback, with Lautaro Martínez scoring twice—in the 46th and 80th minutes—to equalize the match.

Roma's early control of the game was evident from the opening minutes. Koné's first goal came from a Paulo Dybala cross from the right wing to Nahuel Molina at the far post, with Molina's return pass allowing Koné to finish past Josep Martínez. Roma's second goal saw Koné again finding space in front of goal to convert a cross, though the goal was initially flagged for offside before VAR confirmation. Inter struggled to create clear chances in the opening period, with Lautaro Martínez spurning a free opportunity at close range.

Inter's second-half response was immediate and determined. Less than a minute after the restart, Martínez reduced the deficit with a left-footed strike from a Marcus Thuram pass. Inter pressed for an equalizer throughout the remainder of the match, with Martínez eventually completing the comeback in the 80th minute after receiving the ball in the penalty area and firing past Roma goalkeeper Milutin Svilar. Roma had opportunities to extend their lead, including a chance for Donyell Malen in the 68th minute, but Inter's defensive resilience and attacking intensity secured the draw.

Both teams finished on 13 points from five matches. Roma remained first in the Serie A table with a goal difference of +11, while Inter moved to second place with a goal difference of +5. The result marked a significant point gained for Inter in their recovery from a two-goal deficit.