Juventus 3-2 Roma: Leonardo Bonucci produces a moment of magic

When the two top teams in Serie A met on Sunday night, it was always going to be a feisty encounter. That it was settled by a piece of brilliance, rather than a refereeing howler, was reassuring, but not entirely fitting.

Not only do these two teams not like each other, but there was also a huge amount at stake - neither side had dropped a point yet in the league this season. 

But few could have predicted just how much controversy would be crammed into this clash, during which referee Gianluca Rocchi awarded three penalties in the first half and showed two red cards in the closing stages, nor the source of the stunning winner.

With just four minutes remaining, centre half Leonardo Bonucci unleashed an unstoppable volley from the edge of the box to win the game, connecting beautifully with a cleared corner.

It was a goal worthy of winning any game, but this match will be remembered for so much more.

The controversy began with a Juventus freekick in the 26th minute. Pirlo struck it, and it struck defender Maicon on the arm, seemingly just outside the box. 

Rocchi awarded a freekick, but, once the Juventus players had pointed to his magic spray line, clearly inside the area, changed his mind. 

Carlos Tevez dispatched the penalty, Rudi Garcia was sent to the stands for his reaction, apparently immitating playing a violin.