Ronaldo's controversial last-gasp penalty sinks 10-man Genoa


Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Genoa - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - October 30, 2019 Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo in action REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo controversially won and then converted a stoppage-time penalty, seconds after having a goal chalked off for offside, as Juventus finally broke down 10-man Genoa to win 2-1 and go back to the top of Serie A on Wednesday.

Ronaldo went down under a challenge from Antonio Sanabria and, although their was minimal contact if any at all, the referee pointed to the spot and the VAR officials confirmed the decision with a silent check.

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