Defending champions Juventus scored two stoppage-time goals to snatch a controversial 3-1 win over 10-man Cagliari in Serie A on Friday.

Mirko Vucinic sealed the result following two goals from former Cagliari striker Alessandro Matri — the decisive second after an apparent handball by teammate Arturo Vidal.

"Tonight's refereeing was really poor," Cagliari President Massimo Cellino said. "My team put their hearts into the game and we came here with our heads held high. We can't complain, seeing as we were against a team which doesn't behave in a sporting manner.

"I don't want to be part anymore of this type of football, which has disgusted me. I thought everything had changed but instead it seems that a leopard never changes its spots."

Mauricio Pinilla gave Cagliari a surprise lead with a penalty in the 16th minute.

Cagliari defender Davide Astori was sent off in the 65th for a second yellow card.

Seconds earlier, Juventus had hit the post and seen a penalty claim turned down.

Vidal, who had conceded Cagliari's penalty, missed a spot kick of his own in the 70th minute.

There were just 41 Cagliari fans present after the home game was switched was switched from Cagliari's Is Arenas Stadium to Parma, more than 780 kilometers away.

Juventus is now 10 points ahead of second-placed Inter Milan, which faces Genoa on Saturday, ahead of the winter break.