AS Roma 2-2 Internazionale – a high-scoring draw at the Olimpico.

The Serie A encounter between AS Roma and Internazionale unfolded at Rome’s iconic Olimpico on 19 September 2026. Both sides entered the match intent on securing three points, and the atmosphere was electric as fans filled the stadium for a weekend showdown.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by the home side, with Manu Koné putting Roma ahead in the 6th minute. The French midfielder received a headed pass from Nahuel Molina before unleashing a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that found the bottom right corner. Early pressure continued, and Koné doubled his tally in the 37th minute. This time Gianluca Mancini supplied a left-footed strike from the left side of the six-yard box, a goal later confirmed after a VAR review.

Inter’s response came swiftly after the break. Just a minute into the second half, Lautaro Martínez reduced the deficit in the 46th minute. A fast break saw Marcus Thuram deliver the assist, and Martínez fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner.

The game remained tightly contested until the 79th minute, when Martínez completed his brace. Following a corner, he struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that again found the bottom right corner, restoring parity at 2-2.

Throughout the match, discipline was a recurring theme. Nicolò Barella was booked for Inter in the 11th minute, while Manuel Akanji received a yellow card for a bad foul in first-half injury time (45'+4'). Alessandro Bastoni was also cautioned for a bad foul in the 57th minute. On the Roma side, Evan Ndicka was booked in the 73rd minute, Konstantinos Koulierakis in the 82nd minute for a bad foul, and Daniele Ghilardi received a yellow in the 89th minute, also for a bad foul.

Standout performers

Manu Koné was the decisive figure for AS Roma, scoring both of his team’s goals and showcasing composure inside the box. His partnership with Nahuel Molina and Gianluca Mancini provided the creative spark that opened the scoring and restored the lead.

Lautaro Martínez emerged as Inter’s hero, matching Koné’s tally with two goals. His first came from a swift transition set up by Marcus Thuram, while his second demonstrated his aerial threat after a corner.

Match facts

  • Final score: AS Roma 2-2 Internazionale
  • Scorers:
    • AS Roma: Manu Koné (6’, 37’) – assists from Nahuel Molina and Gianluca Mancini
    • Internazionale: Lautaro Martínez (46’, 79’) – assist from Marcus Thuram (46’)
  • Bookings:
    • Internazionale: Nicolò Barella (11’), Manuel Akanji (45'+4’), Alessandro Bastoni (57’)
    • AS Roma: Evan Ndicka (73’), Konstantinos Koulierakis (82’), Daniele Ghilardi (89’)
  • Venue: Olimpico, Roma

What it means

The 2-2 draw leaves both AS Roma and Internazionale with a point each from the opening Serie A fixture, reflecting a balanced contest where attacking flair was matched by defensive vulnerabilities.