PISA, Italy (AP) — Lecce beat Pisa 2-1 on Friday, condemning the Tuscan club to immediate relegation back to Serie B.
Pisa's Quick Return
Pisa was promoted from Serie B just one year ago but goes down after a woeful season in Serie A, winning only two of its 35 games.
Verona Also Relegated
The result also sealed relegation for second-from-bottom Verona. The club has 19 points — just one more than Pisa — but cannot catch Lecce, which sits fourth-to-last with 32 points.
Match Details
Lameck Banda put Pisa ahead in the 52nd minute, but Mehdi Léris equalized for the home side just four minutes later.
Walid Cheddira scored the winning goal in the 65th minute, lifting Lecce four points above the relegation zone with three matches left to play.
Venezia Clinches Promotion
Serie B's Venezia secured promotion with a 2-2 draw against Spezia.
Coach Giovanni Stroppa's team tops the table, one point ahead of Frosinone. Frosinone can also earn promotion with a win or draw against Mantova in their final match next Friday.