AS Roma secured a dominant 3-0 victory over struggling Pisa, powered by a Donyell Malen hat-trick at the Stadio Olimpico.
AS Roma delivered a clinical performance, defeating Pisa 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Donyell Malen was the undisputed star, netting all three goals. His hat-trick sealed a vital Serie A win for the Giallorossi.
Roma entered the match in 6th place, seeking to solidify their European push. Pisa, rooted to the bottom in 20th, desperately needed points to avoid relegation. Their recent form showed a stark contrast, setting the stage for a challenging encounter for the visitors.
The home side started explosively. Donyell Malen opened the scoring in just the 3rd minute. He pounced on a defensive error, guiding the ball past the Pisa goalkeeper. This early strike set the tone for Roma's attacking intent.
Pisa tried to respond, but their efforts were often thwarted. I. Toure received a yellow card for a mistimed tackle in the 21st minute. The visitors struggled to gain a foothold in the midfield battle.
Roma continued to press their advantage. Malen doubled his tally moments before half-time, in the 43rd minute. He connected with a well-placed cross, finishing precisely to put Roma firmly in control.
Roma headed into the break with a comfortable two-goal lead. Pisa needed a significant change in tactics and intensity to salvage anything from the match. The second half promised a test of character for both sides.
The second half began with a yellow card for Roma's Z. Celik in the 50th minute. This early booking highlighted the physical nature of the contest. Pisa sought to disrupt Roma's rhythm.
Any hopes of a Pisa comeback were quickly dashed. Malen completed his third goal in the 52nd minute. He calmly slotted home after a swift counter-attack, securing his hat-trick.
With a three-goal cushion, Roma managed the game effectively. Managerial substitutions allowed key players rest. Pisa, despite their efforts, could not break down the solid Roma defense.
Roma dominated possession with 59% and generated an expected goals (xG) of 1.5. Pisa managed 9 total shots, with 5 on target, but their xG stood at 0.84. Mile Svilar made 5 crucial saves for Roma, ensuring a clean sheet.
This commanding victory keeps Roma firmly in 6th place in Serie A. Pisa remains at the bottom, facing an increasingly difficult battle to avoid relegation. The performance reinforces Roma's European ambitions.
