Roma secured a vital victory and three important points in their chase for the Champions League, triumphing over Pisa with a score of 3-0.
The standout player of the evening was Donyell Malen, who netted a stunning hat-trick to determine the outcome of the match, allowing Gasperini’s squad to briefly align with Juventus at 57 points.
Advertisement
The Dutch forward opened the scoring just three minutes into the game, increased the lead late in the first half, and capped off his performance with a third goal in the second half, earning a standing ovation from the Olimpico crowd as he was substituted.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sport, Malen expressed his joy at reaching ten goals for the season: “It’s incredible for me, and it’s a privilege to be part of a team like this.”
Reflecting on the team’s response to recent challenges, he remarked: “We’ve encountered some bad luck in matches, such as the one in Genoa. Those were tough times, but we’ve persevered.”
In an interview with DAZN, he stressed the significance of the victory: “It was crucial to break the deadlock in this manner. Ultimately, the three points are what matter most.”
Advertisement
Finally, after a statistical comparison with Batistuta, the only player before him to score ten goals in his first twelve Serie A appearances for Roma, he admitted: “I’ve watched so many highlights of him; he was an exceptional player. I aspire to continue scoring more and more.”