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If you though Villa were quick on the break...

Attenzione! Sicilian League football is the stage for this bizarre sequence of events. Black and yellow striped Mazara appear to have scored a cracking goal, although the referee has other ideas. As the goalscorer sprints off in celebration after scoring the best goal of his career, the ref disallows the goal. Which is bad enough.

Worse though, is the fact that Villabate take a quick free kick, noticing their opponents only have two players on the pitch, go down the other end and score a beautifully executed chip over the confused and hopelessly stranded 'keeper. The commentator’s view? Well you don't have to speak Italian to realise that the bloke hasn't got a Danny La Rue. The result? Chaos, as Mazara confront the ref, comically chasing him round the pitch and causing the game to be suspended. Brilliant...