Roma and Inter share points after dramatic 2‑2 draw in Rome
On Saturday evening 19 September 2026, AS Roma and Internazionale played a crucial Serie A match in Rome that ended in a 2‑2 draw. Both clubs lost points in the competition for the first time, leaving them each with 13 points and remaining unbeaten.
Early lead for Roma
Manu Koné opened the scoring already in the sixth minute after Paulo Dybala from the left side delivered a cross to Nahuel Molina, who laid the ball back to Koné with a clever header. The French striker then added a second goal in the 37th minute, initially disallowed but later approved after VAR intervention. In the first half Roma remained dangerous, with Donyell Malen getting a chance after a pass from Dybala, but his shot went over.
Inter recovers and forces a draw
After the break Inter responded quickly: within a minute Lautaro Martínez scored after a cross from Marcus Thuram, putting the Nerazzurri ahead 2‑1. In the second half Inter continued to apply pressure; Bisseck found a loose ball and set it up for Martínez, who placed the ball into Svilar's cross for the equaliser in the 79th minute. Inter created further chances, including a shot from Curtis Jones that hit the post, but could not overturn the deficit.
Result and consequences
The 2‑2 final score means that both ROMA and INTER have suffered their first loss of points in Serie A. Despite the shared point, both clubs remain unbeaten and sit at the top of the table with 13 points, with ROMA retaining the lead thanks to a goal difference of 11‑7. The next fixtures are already scheduled: Inter host Parma on 10 October, while Roma take on Como on 11 October.
The match was marked by numerous missed chances: Dybala missed a direct opportunity for a second goal twice, and both Malen and Martínez shot several times off target. The VAR decision on Koné’s second goal was crucial to the final result. Inter goalkeeper Mile Svilar made a number of important saves, including a reflex save from a shot by Bisseck.
The presence of international players such as Manu Koné, Paulo Dybala, Nahuel Molina and Lautaro Martínez underscored the quality of both teams. The match was played at the Stadio Olimpico (ITA), an arena that often hosts major confrontations in the Italian competition.