Serie A – Lautaro Martinez scores twice as Inter Milan come from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2.

The third round of the 2026/27 Serie A season featured a key match where Inter Milan, playing at home at the San Siro, came from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2 thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Thuram.

Two minutes into the match, Inter Milan created an attacking opportunity when Lautaro Martinez passed the ball back from the penalty area to Diouf, who unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball was saved by Napoli goalkeeper Meret. In the 6th minute, Napoli winger Alisson Santos delivered a cross, and Anguiza's shot was blocked by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez.

In the 13th minute, Diouf chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Pio Esposito headed the ball towards goal, but it was easily caught by Napoli goalkeeper Meret. In the 22nd minute, Napoli attempted a counter-attack, and Alisson Santos received a pass from Vergara and fired a long-range shot from near the edge of the penalty area, but it was cleared by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez.

In the 25th minute, Dimarco chipped a pass into the penalty area, but Pio Esposito's header went wide. In the 29th minute, Di Lorenzo passed back from the penalty area, and Anguiza's shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 35th minute, Bisek received a pass from Diouf, evaded his defender, and fired a shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In first-half stoppage time, Rafa Marin passed the ball to Hoylund, whose shot was saved by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez. Inter Milan then won a free kick, which Dimarco took directly, but the ball struck the post.

At the start of the second half, Inter Milan substituted Thuram and Jones for Pio Esposito and Sucic.

In the 50th minute, Inter Milan made a mistake. Lobotka met the ball and shot, but it was saved by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez. Politano, who was unmarked, immediately pushed the ball forward, but it was blocked. Politano then followed up with a shot and scored, giving Napoli a 1-0 lead.

In the 53rd minute, Di Lorenzo took a free kick, and Hoylund received it before unleashing a long-range shot from near the edge of the penalty area to give Napoli a 2-0 lead over Inter Milan. In the 56th minute, Dimarco passed the ball back from the penalty area to Lautaro Martinez, who, despite the defense, slid in to score, pulling Inter Milan back to 2-1.

In the 60th minute, Dimarco orchestrated an attack, but Lautaro's shot went wide. In the 63rd minute, Barella took a corner, and Bisek headed the ball over the bar. In the 73rd minute, Diouf chipped the ball into the box, and Thuram headed it, but the ball went over the post.

In the 82nd minute, Augusto chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Thuram headed the ball into the net, leveling the score at 2-2 for Inter Milan. In the 90th minute, Jones passed the ball to Barella, who then unleashed a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it was saved by Napoli goalkeeper Meret.

In stoppage time of the second half, Jones delivered a cross, and Lautaro received Akanji's pass in the ensuing scramble before slotting the ball into the net, giving Inter Milan a 3-2 lead.

In the end, Inter Milan came from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2 at home.

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