Inter Draw 2-2 with Roma as Martinez Scores Late Volley

Inter Milan escaped the Stadio Olimpico with a 2–2 draw after Lautaro Martinez struck a stunning seven-yard volley in the 79th minute — his second goal of the match — to erase a two-goal deficit against Roma. The result preserved both teams’ perfect starts to the Serie A season, though Roma retained top spot on goal difference.

Roma’s early dominance and Kone’s double

The match opened with a minute’s silence honouring Inter legend Sandro Mazzola, who died aged 83. Play resumed with Roma seizing control: Nahuel Molina nodded Paulo Dybala’s cross back across goal, enabling Manu Kone to let the ball bounce before firing a first-time strike from ten yards out through Manuel Akanji’s legs for the opener. Roma maintained pressure throughout the first half, with Dybala orchestrating chances and narrowly missing a long-range effort. Inter’s Yann Bisseck forced a smart save from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, but the visitors fell further behind in the 37th minute when Kone converted at the back post after Gianluca Mancini flicked on Dybala’s cross — a goal confirmed by VAR after an initial offside flag.

Inter’s pattern of 2–0 comebacks continues

This marked the fourth consecutive match — across Serie A and the Champions League — in which Inter trailed by two goals. They had previously overcome such deficits twice. Their latest recovery began just 60 seconds into the second half: Marcus Thuram intercepted a loose pass from Bryan Cristante, launched a blistering counter down the left, and pulled a low cross back for Martinez to slot home first-time from 12 yards. The goal shifted momentum decisively, with Inter pressing high and forcing Svilar into further saves — including one from a sharp Donyell Malen effort following a corner.

Martinez’s equaliser and late drama

Svilar made a series of high-quality stops to keep Roma ahead, notably denying Andy Diouf and producing a diving save from a Thuram header. That header rebounded off the underside of the crossbar; the ensuing scramble saw Yann Bisseck nod a cross back into the danger zone, allowing Martinez to control the ball on his thigh before smashing his volley into the net from seven yards. The equaliser triggered a frantic finale. Inter grew increasingly dangerous on the break, exploiting gaps in Roma’s tiring defence. In stoppage time, Petar Sucic laid off a long ball from Nicolò Barella to Thuram, who spotted Svilar off his line and attempted a lob — only to see it fly just wide of the open goal.

Table standings and upcoming fixtures

The draw leaves Roma atop the Serie A table with 13 points, ahead of Inter solely on goal difference. Following the international break, Roma travel to face Como on October 11, while Inter host Parma at San Siro on October 10.