Roma thrash Fiorentina 4-0 with Malen hat-trick
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0 in their Serie A season opener, with Donyell Malen scoring a hat-trick.
- Paulo Dybala provided key assists for Malen, and Niccolรฒ Pisilli added a late goal to complete the rout.
- The dominant performance by Roma, featuring strong chemistry between Dybala and Malen, sets a positive tone for their season.
Roma began their Serie A campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, showcasing a potent attacking display spearheaded by Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Malen netted a hat-trick, demonstrating his clinical finishing, while Dybala provided crucial assists, highlighting the strong partnership that propelled Roma to Champions League qualification last season.
The opening goal came in the 27th minute, with Dybala orchestrating the play before setting up Malen to score. Malen doubled Roma's lead in the second half after a precise pass from Dybala, and completed his hat-trick in the 86th minute following another assist from the Argentine playmaker. The synergy between Dybala and Malen was evident throughout the match, as they combined effectively to dismantle Fiorentina's defense.
Niccolรฒ Pisilli, a late substitute, sealed the commanding victory with a fourth goal in the 86th minute, capping off a dominant performance for the Giallorossi. Fiorentina, under new coach Fabio Grosso, struggled to contain Roma's high tempo and aggressive pressing from the outset. The result signals a strong start for Roma and suggests their attacking prowess will be a significant factor in the upcoming season.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.