ROME (Interstat) — Donyell Malen delivered a stunning individual performance, scoring all three goals in a commanding 3-0 victory for AS Roma over Pisa in a Serie A match Friday at Stadio Olimpico.

The match, played on April 10, 2026, saw the home side open its league campaign with a decisive win, while newly promoted Pisa began its top-flight season with a defeat. The result defied the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 1-1 draw. The firm’s ELO rating system, however, had given Roma a 93 percent probability to win, a forecast Malen single-handedly validated.

Malen needed only three minutes to open the scoring, setting an early tone of dominance for the hosts. The Dutch forward doubled Roma’s advantage just before halftime, finding the net again in the 43rd minute to give his team a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.

Any hope of a Pisa comeback was extinguished shortly after the restart. Malen completed his hat trick in the 52nd minute, sealing a perfect opening day for Roma. His three-goal haul accounted for the entirety of the match’s scoring and immediately established him as the league’s early scoring leader.

The match was not without its contentious moments. Pisa’s Idrissa Touré received the first yellow card of the contest in the 21st minute. Roma defender Zeki Çelik was also cautioned in the 50th minute, just two minutes before Malen’s final goal.

Tactically, Roma controlled the flow of the game from the outset, effectively neutralizing Pisa’s offensive efforts and capitalizing on its chances. The comprehensive nature of the victory provides a strong foundation for Roma’s season, moving the club to a record of one win and no losses in Serie A play. Pisa, meanwhile, will look to regroup after a difficult introduction to the league, beginning its campaign with one loss.

The fixture marked a successful start for Roma under the lights at the Olimpico, with the performance of Malen serving as the defining storyline. His early hat trick not only secured three points but also sent a clear message of intent for Roma’s ambitions in the 2026 Serie A season. For Pisa, the match underscored the challenges of competing in Italy’s top division, though the long season offers ample opportunity for adjustment.