Matchday 35 of Serie A kicked off with a high-stakes relegation showdown between Pisa and Lecce—a match that had survival written all over it. For Pisa, sitting dead last with just 18 points, this was their final lifeline. After a brutal run of nine losses in their last ten games, another defeat would seal their fate, sending them back to Serie B after only one season in the top flight.

Lecce, coached by Eusebio Di Francesco, came in with a bit more breathing room but not much. They sit fourth from bottom, just one point above the drop zone, and desperately needed a win to put some distance between themselves and Cremonese. Every point counts in a battle this tight.

The game itself was a tense, evenly matched affair with few clear-cut chances. Pisa's Vanja Stojilkovic looked the most dangerous, coming close on two occasions. First, he fired into the side netting when one-on-one with Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone. Then, he was denied by a crucial intervention from Tiago Gabriel, who made a decisive defensive play to keep the score level.

Lecce had their own moment of fortune when a mistake from Akinsanmiro nearly led to an own goal, but Adrian Semper was alert to prevent disaster. In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, leaving both teams with plenty to think about as the relegation battle heats up.