Roma secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Pisa, with Donyell Malen delivering an outstanding performance that deepened the struggles of the league’s bottom side. The defeat marked Pisa’s seventh loss in eight matches, continuing a difficult run of form.
The breakthrough arrived almost immediately, as Malen surged through the defense just three minutes in and calmly finished to give Roma the advantage. His sharp movement and direct approach caused constant problems for the visitors throughout the match.
Roma maintained control and doubled their lead shortly before the interval, with Malen once again finding the net from close range. His second goal capped a dominant first-half display and left Pisa with little hope of a comeback.
Malen shines with clinical finishing
The Dutch forward completed his hat trick early in the second half, finishing confidently after receiving a precise through pass from Matias Soule. His third goal underlined both his composure and his importance to the team since arriving on loan in January.
Since joining from Aston Villa, Malen has emerged as one of Roma’s most effective players. His three goals in this match brought his tally to 10 in just 12 league appearances, highlighting his impact over a short period.
Despite the comfortable result, the win was only Roma’s second in their last eight matches. During that stretch, they also exited the Europa League and suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat against league leaders Inter Milan.
Standings shift, but Pisa remains at the bottom
The victory lifted Roma into sixth place, level on points with Juventus, who still have a game to play against Atalanta. They are also just one point behind Como, who face Inter at home in the next round of fixtures.
While Roma gained ground in the standings, Pisa’s situation worsened. The team remains at the bottom of the table, level on points with Verona but trailing on goal difference.
Their struggles away from home continue to be a major issue, as they are yet to secure a victory on the road this season. This latest defeat further emphasizes the challenge they face in climbing out of the relegation zone.
